City

Browns Valley, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Traverse County  ·  Minnesota

👥901Population
💰$66,429Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂46.8Median Age
🏠$169,400Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓26.7%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.3% Female 54.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.4%Hispanic: 1.3%Other: 6%Race
White64.4%
Hispanic1.3%
Other6.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
18%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty24.0% ▲ 140% above avg
College Grads26.7% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate283 (48.1%)
Some College55 (9.4%)
Associates93 (15.8%)
Bachelors99 (16.8%)
Graduate Degree58 (9.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 48.1%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 16.8%Graduate: 9.9%Edu
HS Grad48.1%
Some College9.4%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors16.8%
Graduate9.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.4%Renter: 26.6%Tenure
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,429 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$169,400 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$589/mo
Total Housing Units575
Vacant Units229

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
64%
About Browns Valley, MN

Browns Valley is a city in Minnesota, located in Traverse County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 901 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.8 years.

Economically, Browns Valley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,429 is near the national average. Approximately 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Browns Valley is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $169,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $589 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Browns Valley is moderately educated. 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (64.37%).

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

ZIP Codes in Browns Valley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56219 901 $66,429 $169,400 $589 5.0% 26.7% 73.4%