City

Carlton, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Carlton County  ·  Minnesota

👥3,068Population
💰$98,448Median HH Income▲ 29% above avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$288,400Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓45.2%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 21% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.2% Female 44.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.6%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.5%Race
White92.6%
Hispanic1.2%
Black0.9%
Asian0.2%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty3.9% ▼ 61% below avg
College Grads45.2% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 21% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.2%)
HS Graduate566 (26.2%)
Some College270 (12.5%)
Associates344 (15.9%)
Bachelors379 (17.5%)
Graduate Degree597 (27.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 26.2%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 17.5%Graduate: 27.6%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad26.2%
Some College12.5%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors17.5%
Graduate27.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.4%Renter: 12.6%Tenure
Owner87.4%
Renter12.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$98,448 ▲ 29% above avg
Median Home Value$288,400 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$878/mo
Total Housing Units1,251
Vacant Units79

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Carlton, MN

Carlton is a city in Minnesota, located in Carlton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,068 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Carlton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $98,448 is above the national average. Approximately 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Carlton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $288,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $878 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carlton is well-educated. 45.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Carlton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55718 3,068 $98,448 $288,400 $878 5.9% 45.2% 87.4%