City

Brandon, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Douglas County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,731Population
💰$85,526Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$248,300Median Home Value▼ 11% below avg
🎓44.1%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.3%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.5%Race
White97.3%
Hispanic0.6%
Black0.2%
Asian0.2%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
4%
25–44
28%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads44.1% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate378 (31.3%)
Some College119 (9.8%)
Associates178 (14.7%)
Bachelors287 (23.7%)
Graduate Degree246 (20.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 31.3%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 23.7%Graduate: 20.3%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad31.3%
Some College9.8%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors23.7%
Graduate20.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84%Renter: 16%Tenure
Owner84.0%
Renter16.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,526 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$248,300 ▼ 11% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$904/mo
Total Housing Units975
Vacant Units301

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
60%
About Brandon, MN

Brandon is a city in Minnesota, located in Douglas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,731 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, Brandon is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,526 is near the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Brandon is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $248,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $904 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brandon is well-educated. 44.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.28%).

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

ZIP Codes in Brandon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56315 1,731 $85,526 $248,300 $904 4.1% 44.1% 84.0%