City

Bellingham, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Lac qui Parle County  ·  Minnesota

👥486Population
💰$82,566Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂49.0Median Age
🏠$119,600Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓37.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 83% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.1%Hispanic: 4.1%Other: 0.8%Race
White95.1%
Hispanic4.1%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
2%
25–44
21%
45–64
35%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 38% below avg
College Grads37.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 83% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.3%)
HS Graduate148 (40%)
Some College40 (10.8%)
Associates42 (11.4%)
Bachelors67 (18.1%)
Graduate Degree72 (19.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 40%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 18.1%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad40.0%
Some College10.8%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors18.1%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.3%Renter: 12.7%Tenure
Owner87.3%
Renter12.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,566 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$119,600 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$542/mo
Total Housing Units285
Vacant Units64

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
66%
About Bellingham, MN

Bellingham is a city in Minnesota, located in Lac qui Parle County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 486 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49 years.

Economically, Bellingham is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,566 is near the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bellingham is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $542 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bellingham is moderately educated. 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.06%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bellingham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56212 486 $82,566 $119,600 $542 0.8% 37.6% 87.3%