City

Appleton, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Swift County  ·  Minnesota

👥2,097Population
💰$56,196Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂51.8Median Age
🏠$86,700Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓33.2%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.9%Hispanic: 4%Other: 6.2%Race
White85.9%
Hispanic4.0%
Other6.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
14%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty14.4% ▲ 44% above avg
College Grads33.2% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.1%)
HS Graduate568 (40.5%)
Some College191 (13.6%)
Associates176 (12.6%)
Bachelors157 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree308 (22%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 40.5%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad40.5%
Some College13.6%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,196 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$86,700 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$691/mo
Total Housing Units1,147
Vacant Units209

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
62%
About Appleton, MN

Appleton is a city in Minnesota, located in Swift County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,097 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.8 years.

Economically, Appleton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,196 is below the national average. Approximately 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Appleton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $86,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $691 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Appleton is moderately educated. 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Appleton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56208 2,097 $56,196 $86,700 $691 3.9% 33.2% 79.6%