City

Barrett, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Grant County  ·  Minnesota

👥645Population
💰$70,938Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂56.4Median Age
🏠$172,700Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓27.4%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Hispanic: 1.7%Other: 5.3%Race
White92.9%
Hispanic1.7%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
16%
45–64
25%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty6.7% ▼ 33% below avg
College Grads27.4% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
HS Graduate203 (41.4%)
Some College79 (16.1%)
Associates74 (15.1%)
Bachelors80 (16.3%)
Graduate Degree54 (11%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.4%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 16.3%Graduate: 11%Edu
HS Grad41.4%
Some College16.1%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors16.3%
Graduate11.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.2%Renter: 13.8%Tenure
Owner86.2%
Renter13.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,938 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$172,700 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,283/mo
Total Housing Units329
Vacant Units54

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
66%
About Barrett, MN

Barrett is a city in Minnesota, located in Grant County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 645 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.4 years.

Economically, Barrett is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,938 is near the national average. Approximately 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Barrett is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,283 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Barrett is moderately educated. 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Barrett
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56311 645 $70,938 $172,700 $1,283 3.2% 27.4% 86.2%