City

Brooks, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Red Lake County  ·  Minnesota

👥331Population
💰$72,813Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂48.7Median Age
🏠$162,500Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓23.3%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 85% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.5%Hispanic: 0.6%Other: 0.3%Race
White98.5%
Hispanic0.6%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
18%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.03
Below Poverty15.4% ▲ 54% above avg
College Grads23.3% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 85% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.4%)
HS Graduate117 (49.6%)
Some College14 (5.9%)
Associates49 (20.8%)
Bachelors22 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree33 (14%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 49.6%Some College: 5.9%Associates: 20.8%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 14%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad49.6%
Some College5.9%
Associates20.8%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate14.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.1%Renter: 16%Tenure
Owner84.1%
Renter16.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,813 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$162,500 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$429/mo
Total Housing Units184
Vacant Units21

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
61%
About Brooks, MN

Brooks is a city in Minnesota, located in Red Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 331 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.7 years.

Economically, Brooks is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,813 is near the national average. Approximately 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Brooks is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $162,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $429 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brooks is less-educated. 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Brooks
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56715 331 $72,813 $162,500 $429 0.7% 23.3% 84.1%