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ZIP Code 55614

Lake County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,627
4/sq mi
$72,981
Median income
$181,700
Median home value
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Silver Bay pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55614 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55614 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 625.5 square miles in Silver Bay, Lake County, Minnesota. The area is home to 2,627 residents, producing a population density of 4 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 55614 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55614 sits at $72,981 (11% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $45,373. The poverty rate stands at 9.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $181,700 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $1,138 per month, and 85.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55614 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Lake County, so you can benchmark 55614 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 55614

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55614.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 55614, Silver Bay, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,627

Population

625.5

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55614?

51.8

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$72,981

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$45,373

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

21.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55614 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$72,981 Top 49% higher than 51% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,512

Total Housing Units

1,240

Occupied Units

272

Vacant Units

1.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.5%
Renter 14.5%

$181,700

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$1,138

Median Rent

1961

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.6%

YoY Change (2024)

302

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+202%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55614 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +202% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -5.0% 184
2021 +24.4% 228
2022 +6.1% 242
2023 +13.8% 276
2024 +9.6% 302

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 53 business establishments in ZIP 55614, employing approximately 376 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,264,000.

53

Businesses

376

Employees

$26.3M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 20.8%
Other services (except public administration) 8 15.1%
Accommodation and food services 5 9.4%
Manufacturing 4 7.5%
Finance and insurance 4 7.5%
Construction 3 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 5.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 5.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
55601 Beaver Bay, MN 105 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55614 in?
ZIP code 55614 (Silver Bay) is located in Lake County, Minnesota. Lake County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lake-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55614?
ZIP code 55614 in Silver Bay, MN has a population of 2,627 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55614?
The median household income in ZIP 55614 is $72,981, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55614?
The median home value in ZIP 55614 is $181,700, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55614?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55614 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55614?
ZIP code 55614 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 376 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55614?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55614 are: Retail trade (11), Other services (except public administration) (8), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55614?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55614 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 202%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55614?
In ZIP code 55614, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 55614?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55614 is 21.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 55614?
In ZIP code 55614, approximately 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55614?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55614 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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