Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
| Below Poverty | 7.0% ▼ 30% below avg |
| College Grads | 38.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 50% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 123 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,381 (35.7%) |
| Some College | 1,651 (9.2%) |
| Associates | 2,826 (15.8%) |
| Bachelors | 2,373 (13.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,527 (25.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,551 ▼ 9% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $188,686 ▼ 32% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $897/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 12,376 |
| Vacant Units | 906 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Brown County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 27,408 residents. With a median age of 42.43, it is a middle-aged county.
Brown County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $69,550 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.5%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.0% is well below the national average.
Housing in Brown County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $188,686 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $896. Homeownership rates are high at 80.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Brown County are primarily White (92.56%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 38.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Brown 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56019 | Comfrey | 767 | $68,750 | $145,400 | $636 | 4.9% | 29.7% |
| 56030 | Essig | 17 | $58,750 | — | — | 0.0% | 42.9% |
| 56041 | Hanska | 1,046 | $79,107 | $185,700 | $817 | 0.8% | 31.0% |
| 56073 | New Ulm | 17,325 | $69,698 | $207,600 | $978 | 2.4% | 40.0% |
| 56085 | Sleepy Eye | 5,013 | $70,429 | $162,100 | $751 | 2.2% | 35.3% |
| 56087 | Springfield | 3,240 | $64,566 | $139,900 | $777 | 3.1% | 40.9% |