City

Afton, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Minnesota

👥2,956Population
💰$130,625Median HH Income▲ 71% above avg
🎂50.4Median Age
🏠$654,000Median Home Value▲ 135% above avg
🎓65.1%College Grads▲ 68% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.9% Female 45.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.1%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 0.2%Asian: 2.9%Other: 4.1%Race
White91.1%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.2%
Asian2.9%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
32%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads65.1% ▲ 68% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0%)
HS Graduate278 (12.8%)
Some College113 (5.2%)
Associates364 (16.8%)
Bachelors127 (5.9%)
Graduate Degree1,281 (59.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 12.8%Some College: 5.2%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 5.9%Graduate: 59.2%Edu
HS Grad12.8%
Some College5.2%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors5.9%
Graduate59.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 98.1%Renter: 1.9%Tenure
Owner98.1%
Renter1.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
67%

Financials

Median HH Income$130,625 ▲ 71% above avg
Median Home Value$654,000 ▲ 135% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,221
Vacant Units53

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
29%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
62%
About Afton, MN

Afton is a city in Minnesota, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,956 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.4 years.

Economically, Afton is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $130,625 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Afton is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $654,000, which is more than double the national average. Homeownership is high at 98.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Afton is highly educated. 65.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.1%).

Afton, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Afton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55001 2,956 $130,625 $654,000 3.0% 65.1% 98.1%