City

Barnum, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Carlton County  ·  Minnesota

👥3,207Population
💰$81,471Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.9Median Age
🏠$229,600Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓35.7%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3.1%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic0.9%
Black0.2%
Asian0.8%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads35.7% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.4%)
HS Graduate808 (37.9%)
Some College261 (12.2%)
Associates295 (13.8%)
Bachelors274 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree486 (22.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 37.9%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 22.8%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad37.9%
Some College12.2%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate22.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.2%Renter: 12.8%Tenure
Owner87.2%
Renter12.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,471 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$229,600 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$915/mo
Total Housing Units1,581
Vacant Units319

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
59%
About Barnum, MN

Barnum is a city in Minnesota, located in Carlton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,207 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.9 years.

Economically, Barnum is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,471 is near the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Barnum is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $229,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $915 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Barnum is moderately educated. 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Barnum
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55707 3,207 $81,471 $229,600 $915 4.3% 35.7% 87.2%