City

Climax, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Minnesota

👥391Population
💰$54,400Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂34.2Median Age
🏠$144,800Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓49.4%College Grads▲ 27% above avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.5% Female 44.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88%Hispanic: 8.7%Other: 1%Race
White88.0%
Hispanic8.7%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
21%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads49.4% ▲ 27% above avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (1.7%)
HS Graduate50 (21.1%)
Some College30 (12.7%)
Associates36 (15.2%)
Bachelors27 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree90 (38%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 21.1%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 38%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad21.1%
Some College12.7%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate38.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,400 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$144,800 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$825/mo
Total Housing Units177
Vacant Units11

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
66%
About Climax, MN

Climax is a city in Minnesota, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 391 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.2 years.

Economically, Climax is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,400 is below the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Climax is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $144,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $825 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Climax is well-educated. 49.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Climax
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56523 391 $54,400 $144,800 $825 2.9% 49.4% 80.7%