City

Bird Island, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Renville County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,386Population
💰$81,667Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂49.7Median Age
🏠$144,100Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 2.1%Other: 0.4%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic2.8%
Black2.1%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
4%
25–44
19%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
HS Graduate316 (31.7%)
Some College101 (10.1%)
Associates228 (22.9%)
Bachelors140 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree211 (21.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.7%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 22.9%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 21.2%Edu
HS Grad31.7%
Some College10.1%
Associates22.9%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate21.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.8%Renter: 17.2%Tenure
Owner82.8%
Renter17.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,667 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$144,100 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$638/mo
Total Housing Units701
Vacant Units85

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
59%
About Bird Island, MN

Bird Island is a city in Minnesota, located in Renville County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,386 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.7 years.

Economically, Bird Island is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,667 is near the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bird Island is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $144,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $638 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bird Island is moderately educated. 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bird Island
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55310 1,386 $81,667 $144,100 $638 1.2% 35.2% 82.8%