County

Big Stone County, MN

7 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Minnesota

👥5,257Population
💰$66,501Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂48.0Median Age
🏠$150,374Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓40.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 0.3%Asian: 1.1%Other: 2.1%Race
White94.3%
Hispanic2.7%
Black0.3%
Asian1.1%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads40.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,313 (36.7%)
Some College357 (10%)
Associates468 (13.1%)
Bachelors661 (18.5%)
Graduate Degree769 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 36.7%Some College: 10%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 18.5%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad36.7%
Some College10.0%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors18.5%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.9%Renter: 21.1%Tenure
Owner78.9%
Renter21.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,501 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$150,374 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$720/mo
Total Housing Units3,108
Vacant Units881

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
65%
About Big Stone County, MN

Big Stone County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,257 residents. With a median age of 47.97, it is a mature county.

Big Stone County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $66,500 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.8% is near the national average.

Housing in Big Stone County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $150,374 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $720. Homeownership rates are high at 78.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Big Stone County are primarily White (94.26%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Big Stone County, MN is a solidly middle-class area in Minnesota. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Big Stone County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
56211 Beardsley 511 $80,536 $96,500 $675 3.5% 49.4%
56225 Clinton 733 $68,750 $107,000 $700 1.7% 34.3%
56227 Correll 266 $96,250 $251,300 0.0% 37.6%
56240 Graceville 807 $66,250 $118,400 $705 3.3% 42.2%
56276 Odessa 251 $68,125 $106,300 1.2% 49.4%
56278 Ortonville 2,685 $60,192 $176,200 $739 3.9% 38.5%