City

Bigelow, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Nobles County  ·  Minnesota

👥361Population
💰$80,547Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$129,700Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓30.2%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 45% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.2% Female 38.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.4%Hispanic: 46.5%Other: 1.1%Race
White52.4%
Hispanic46.5%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
10%
25–44
29%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads30.2% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 45% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.5%)
HS Graduate74 (36.1%)
Some College17 (8.3%)
Associates51 (24.9%)
Bachelors28 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree34 (16.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 36.1%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 24.9%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 16.6%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad36.1%
Some College8.3%
Associates24.9%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate16.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.1%Renter: 34.9%Tenure
Owner65.1%
Renter34.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,547 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$129,700 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,538/mo
Total Housing Units152
Vacant Units23

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
17%
2000+
66%
About Bigelow, MN

Bigelow is a city in Minnesota, located in Nobles County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 361 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.1 years.

Economically, Bigelow is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,547 is near the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Bigelow is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $129,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,538 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bigelow is moderately educated. 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (52.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bigelow
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56117 361 $80,547 $129,700 $1,538 7.1% 30.2% 65.1%