City

Alden, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Freeborn County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,539Population
💰$82,632Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂48.0Median Age
🏠$187,200Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓38.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.5%Hispanic: 1.8%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.3%Race
White95.5%
Hispanic1.8%
Asian0.1%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
31%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty3.6% ▼ 64% below avg
College Grads38.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate397 (36.3%)
Some College83 (7.6%)
Associates195 (17.8%)
Bachelors222 (20.3%)
Graduate Degree194 (17.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 36.3%Some College: 7.6%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 20.3%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad36.3%
Some College7.6%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors20.3%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.9%Renter: 12.1%Tenure
Owner87.9%
Renter12.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,632 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$187,200 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$950/mo
Total Housing Units687
Vacant Units69

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
64%
About Alden, MN

Alden is a city in Minnesota, located in Freeborn County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,539 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48 years.

Economically, Alden is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,632 is near the national average. Approximately 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Alden is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $187,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $950 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alden is moderately educated. 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.52%).

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

ZIP Codes in Alden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56009 1,539 $82,632 $187,200 $950 4.1% 38.0% 87.9%