City

Alvarado, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Marshall County  ·  Minnesota

👥460Population
💰$70,000Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂35.3Median Age
🏠$129,700Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓39.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68%Hispanic: 19.6%Other: 8%Race
White68.0%
Hispanic19.6%
Other8.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
23%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
20%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads39.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma5 (2%)
HS Graduate94 (36.7%)
Some College21 (8.2%)
Associates36 (14.1%)
Bachelors38 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree62 (24.2%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 36.7%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 24.2%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad36.7%
Some College8.2%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate24.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.9%Renter: 16.1%Tenure
Owner83.9%
Renter16.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,000 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$129,700 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,208/mo
Total Housing Units212
Vacant Units38

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
43%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
62%
About Alvarado, MN

Alvarado is a city in Minnesota, located in Marshall County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 460 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.3 years.

Economically, Alvarado is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,000 is near the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Alvarado is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $129,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,208 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alvarado is moderately educated. 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (68.04%).

Alvarado, MN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Alvarado
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56710 460 $70,000 $129,700 $1,208 4.7% 39.1% 83.9%