County

Chippewa County, MN

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Minnesota

👥11,482Population
💰$71,129Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$151,351Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓38.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.8%Hispanic: 9.2%Black: 1.3%Asian: 1.5%Other: 0.8%Race
White84.8%
Hispanic9.2%
Black1.3%
Asian1.5%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty13.7% ▲ 37% above avg
College Grads38.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma171 (2.3%)
HS Graduate2,367 (31.9%)
Some College892 (12%)
Associates1,142 (15.4%)
Bachelors1,314 (17.7%)
Graduate Degree1,529 (20.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 31.9%Some College: 12%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 17.7%Graduate: 20.6%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad31.9%
Some College12.0%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors17.7%
Graduate20.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.6%Renter: 27.4%Tenure
Owner72.6%
Renter27.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,129 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$151,351 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$883/mo
Total Housing Units5,221
Vacant Units450

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
61%
About Chippewa County, MN

Chippewa County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 11,482 residents. With a median age of 41.8, it is a middle-aged county.

Chippewa County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $71,129 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 13.7% is above the national average.

Housing in Chippewa County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $151,351 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $883. Homeownership rates are high at 72.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Chippewa County are primarily White (84.84%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Chippewa County, MN is a solidly middle-class area in Minnesota. The 5 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 Chippewa County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
56222 Clara City 2,012 $61,389 $151,500 $1,065 3.4% 35.7%
56260 Maynard 937 $72,813 $154,000 $750 3.0% 40.4%
56262 Milan 799 $85,156 $101,300 $1,096 10.0% 36.8%
56265 Montevideo 7,433 $72,564 $159,000 $835 2.7% 38.8%
56295 Watson 301 $58,333 $86,100 $706 3.6% 39.1%

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