City

Clarkfield, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Yellow Medicine County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,403Population
💰$65,250Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$101,400Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓33.9%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88%Hispanic: 7.1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.3%Race
White88.0%
Hispanic7.1%
Asian0.4%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
19%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty9.9% ≈ Avg
College Grads33.9% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.9%)
HS Graduate367 (42.1%)
Some College61 (7%)
Associates140 (16.1%)
Bachelors158 (18.1%)
Graduate Degree137 (15.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 42.1%Some College: 7%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 18.1%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad42.1%
Some College7.0%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors18.1%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.5%Renter: 16.5%Tenure
Owner83.5%
Renter16.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,250 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$101,400 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$779/mo
Total Housing Units632
Vacant Units86

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
65%
About Clarkfield, MN

Clarkfield is a city in Minnesota, located in Yellow Medicine County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,403 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

Economically, Clarkfield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,250 is near the national average. Approximately 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Clarkfield is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $779 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clarkfield is moderately educated. 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Clarkfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56223 1,403 $65,250 $101,400 $779 2.1% 33.9% 83.5%