City

Cosmos, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Meeker County  ·  Minnesota

👥905Population
💰$65,139Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂46.8Median Age
🏠$120,000Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓24.4%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.1%Hispanic: 3.8%Other: 2.1%Race
White94.1%
Hispanic3.8%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
9%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
34%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty12.0% ▲ 20% above avg
College Grads24.4% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.9%)
HS Graduate310 (45.1%)
Some College72 (10.5%)
Associates132 (19.2%)
Bachelors98 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree70 (10.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 45.1%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 19.2%Bachelors: 14.2%Graduate: 10.2%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad45.1%
Some College10.5%
Associates19.2%
Bachelors14.2%
Graduate10.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.2%Renter: 13.8%Tenure
Owner86.2%
Renter13.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,139 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$120,000 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$763/mo
Total Housing Units422
Vacant Units15

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
59%
About Cosmos, MN

Cosmos is a city in Minnesota, located in Meeker County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 905 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.8 years.

Economically, Cosmos is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,139 is near the national average. Approximately 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Cosmos is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $763 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cosmos is less-educated. 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.14%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cosmos
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56228 905 $65,139 $120,000 $763 2.0% 24.4% 86.2%