City

Brooten, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Stearns County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,521Population
💰$71,071Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.7Median Age
🏠$208,700Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓38.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.0% Female 45.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.8%Hispanic: 6.6%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4.7%Race
White87.8%
Hispanic6.6%
Asian0.2%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads38.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 39% below avg
No HS Diploma23 (2.3%)
HS Graduate310 (30.7%)
Some College127 (12.6%)
Associates158 (15.7%)
Bachelors193 (19.1%)
Graduate Degree198 (19.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 30.7%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 19.1%Graduate: 19.6%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad30.7%
Some College12.6%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors19.1%
Graduate19.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.6%Renter: 16.4%Tenure
Owner83.6%
Renter16.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,071 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$208,700 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$925/mo
Total Housing Units721
Vacant Units105

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
63%
About Brooten, MN

Brooten is a city in Minnesota, located in Stearns County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,521 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.7 years.

Economically, Brooten is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,071 is near the national average. Approximately 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Brooten is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $208,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $925 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brooten is moderately educated. 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Brooten
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56316 1,521 $71,071 $208,700 $925 3.0% 38.8% 83.6%