City

Barnesville, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  Minnesota

👥4,055Population
💰$88,690Median HH Income▲ 16% above avg
🎂34.8Median Age
🏠$233,600Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓53.9%College Grads▲ 39% above avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 72% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.5%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 0.1%Asian: 1.7%Other: 2.1%Race
White94.5%
Hispanic0.9%
Black0.1%
Asian1.7%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
24%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty5.5% ▼ 45% below avg
College Grads53.9% ▲ 39% above avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 72% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.4%)
HS Graduate545 (21.9%)
Some College228 (9.1%)
Associates367 (14.7%)
Bachelors527 (21.1%)
Graduate Degree817 (32.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 21.9%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 21.1%Graduate: 32.8%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad21.9%
Some College9.1%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors21.1%
Graduate32.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.4%Renter: 14.6%Tenure
Owner85.4%
Renter14.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,690 ▲ 16% above avg
Median Home Value$233,600 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$868/mo
Total Housing Units1,512
Vacant Units50

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
42%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About Barnesville, MN

Barnesville is a city in Minnesota, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,055 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.8 years.

Economically, Barnesville is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,690 is above the national average. Approximately 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Barnesville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $233,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $868 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Barnesville is well-educated. 53.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Barnesville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56514 4,055 $88,690 $233,600 $868 1.4% 53.9% 85.4%