City

Breckenridge, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Wilkin County  ·  Minnesota

👥3,886Population
💰$61,537Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$152,600Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓38.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 26% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 0.2%Other: 3.5%Race
White90.9%
Hispanic2.9%
Black0.2%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty19.7% ▲ 97% above avg
College Grads38.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 26% above avg
No HS Diploma24 (0.9%)
HS Graduate854 (33%)
Some College227 (8.8%)
Associates484 (18.7%)
Bachelors444 (17.2%)
Graduate Degree553 (21.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 33%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 18.7%Bachelors: 17.2%Graduate: 21.4%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad33.0%
Some College8.8%
Associates18.7%
Bachelors17.2%
Graduate21.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.6%Renter: 27.4%Tenure
Owner72.6%
Renter27.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,537 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$152,600 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$515/mo
Total Housing Units1,904
Vacant Units209

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
63%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
57%
About Breckenridge, MN

Breckenridge is a city in Minnesota, located in Wilkin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,886 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Breckenridge is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,537 is below the national average. Approximately 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Breckenridge is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $152,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $515 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Breckenridge is moderately educated. 38.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Breckenridge
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56520 3,886 $61,537 $152,600 $515 6.2% 38.6% 72.6%