City

Comfrey, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Brown County  ·  Minnesota

👥767Population
💰$68,750Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$145,400Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓29.7%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.1% Female 45.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.1%Hispanic: 3.4%Other: 2.1%Race
White94.1%
Hispanic3.4%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
21%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads29.7% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.6%)
HS Graduate179 (34.1%)
Some College79 (15%)
Associates108 (20.6%)
Bachelors77 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree79 (15%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 34.1%Some College: 15%Associates: 20.6%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 15%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad34.1%
Some College15.0%
Associates20.6%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate15.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.7%Renter: 17.3%Tenure
Owner82.7%
Renter17.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,750 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$145,400 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$636/mo
Total Housing Units422
Vacant Units75

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
64%
About Comfrey, MN

Comfrey is a city in Minnesota, located in Brown County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 767 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.

Economically, Comfrey is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,750 is near the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Comfrey is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $636 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Comfrey is moderately educated. 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in Comfrey
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56019 767 $68,750 $145,400 $636 4.9% 29.7% 82.7%