City

Atwater, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Kandiyohi County  ·  Minnesota

👥2,635Population
💰$83,661Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂36.4Median Age
🏠$220,400Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓38.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.3% Female 44.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.4%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 6.5%Race
White89.4%
Hispanic3.2%
Black0.3%
Asian0.3%
Other6.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
22%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty4.4% ▼ 56% below avg
College Grads38.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.2%)
HS Graduate551 (33.2%)
Some College151 (9.1%)
Associates322 (19.4%)
Bachelors274 (16.5%)
Graduate Degree360 (21.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 33.2%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 19.4%Bachelors: 16.5%Graduate: 21.7%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad33.2%
Some College9.1%
Associates19.4%
Bachelors16.5%
Graduate21.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.6%Renter: 17.4%Tenure
Owner82.6%
Renter17.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,661 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$220,400 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$931/mo
Total Housing Units1,280
Vacant Units311

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
60%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
61%
About Atwater, MN

Atwater is a city in Minnesota, located in Kandiyohi County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,635 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.4 years.

Economically, Atwater is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,661 is near the national average. Approximately 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Atwater is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $220,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $931 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Atwater is moderately educated. 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.41%).

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

ZIP Codes in Atwater
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56209 2,635 $83,661 $220,400 $931 5.7% 38.2% 82.6%