City

Carlos, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Douglas County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,336Population
💰$85,500Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂49.1Median Age
🏠$282,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓46.5%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 11% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Hispanic: 3%Black: 0.7%Other: 2%Race
White94.2%
Hispanic3.0%
Black0.7%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
3%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads46.5% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 11% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.5%)
HS Graduate307 (31.6%)
Some College88 (9.1%)
Associates120 (12.4%)
Bachelors234 (24.1%)
Graduate Degree217 (22.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 31.6%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 24.1%Graduate: 22.3%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad31.6%
Some College9.1%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors24.1%
Graduate22.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.8%Renter: 10.2%Tenure
Owner89.8%
Renter10.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
32%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,500 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$282,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,054/mo
Total Housing Units806
Vacant Units188

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
58%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
60%
About Carlos, MN

Carlos is a city in Minnesota, located in Douglas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,336 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.1 years.

Economically, Carlos is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,500 is near the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Carlos is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $282,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,054 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carlos is well-educated. 46.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.24%).

Carlos, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Carlos
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56319 1,336 $85,500 $282,000 $1,054 4.3% 46.5% 89.8%