City

Battle Lake, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Otter Tail County  ·  Minnesota

👥2,782Population
💰$73,350Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂60.1Median Age
🏠$371,100Median Home Value▲ 33% above avg
🎓50.7%College Grads▲ 31% above avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.8%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 0.8%Race
White94.8%
Hispanic3.8%
Black0.1%
Asian0.2%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
10%
18–24
3%
25–44
15%
45–64
29%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.06
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 61% below avg
College Grads50.7% ▲ 31% above avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.2%)
HS Graduate492 (21.8%)
Some College217 (9.6%)
Associates399 (17.7%)
Bachelors357 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree785 (34.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 21.8%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 34.8%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad21.8%
Some College9.6%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate34.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.9%Renter: 17.1%Tenure
Owner82.9%
Renter17.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
33%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,350 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$371,100 ▲ 33% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$950/mo
Total Housing Units2,861
Vacant Units1,543

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
60%
About Battle Lake, MN

Battle Lake is a city in Minnesota, located in Otter Tail County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,782 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.1 years.

Economically, Battle Lake is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,350 is near the national average. Approximately 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Battle Lake is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $371,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $950 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Battle Lake is well-educated. 50.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.75%).

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

ZIP Codes in Battle Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56515 2,782 $73,350 $371,100 $950 4.7% 50.7% 82.9%