City

Brownsville, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Houston County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,008Population
💰$70,962Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂54.7Median Age
🏠$202,200Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓34.3%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.6% Female 45.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.5%Hispanic: 0.9%Asian: 0.8%Other: 6.6%Race
White91.5%
Hispanic0.9%
Asian0.8%
Other6.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
3%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty6.9% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads34.3% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (1%)
HS Graduate259 (33.7%)
Some College145 (18.9%)
Associates93 (12.1%)
Bachelors85 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree179 (23.3%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 33.7%Some College: 18.9%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad33.7%
Some College18.9%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.2%Renter: 5.8%Tenure
Owner94.2%
Renter5.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,962 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$202,200 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$675/mo
Total Housing Units487
Vacant Units37

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
41%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
60%
About Brownsville, MN

Brownsville is a city in Minnesota, located in Houston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,008 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.7 years.

Economically, Brownsville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,962 is near the national average. Approximately 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Brownsville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $202,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $675 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brownsville is moderately educated. 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in Brownsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55919 1,008 $70,962 $202,200 $675 2.8% 34.3% 94.2%