City

Brookston, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Louis County  ·  Minnesota

👥518Population
💰$54,583Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🏠$192,200Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓21.6%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 45% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.6%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 0.6%Other: 4.8%Race
White78.6%
Hispanic4.1%
Black0.6%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty24.5% ▲ 145% above avg
College Grads21.6% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 45% above avg
No HS Diploma35 (9.7%)
HS Graduate123 (34%)
Some College39 (10.8%)
Associates87 (24%)
Bachelors37 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree41 (11.3%)

Education

No HS: 9.7%HS Grad: 34%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 24%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 11.3%Edu
No HS9.7%
HS Grad34.0%
Some College10.8%
Associates24.0%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate11.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.5%Renter: 13.5%Tenure
Owner86.5%
Renter13.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,583 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$192,200 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units244
Vacant Units59

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
57%
About Brookston, MN

Brookston is a city in Minnesota, located in St. Louis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 518 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.4 years.

Economically, Brookston is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,583 is below the national average. Approximately 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Brookston is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $192,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brookston is less-educated. 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (78.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Brookston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55711 518 $54,583 $192,200 $850 7.1% 21.6% 86.5%