Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
| Below Poverty | 13.8% ▲ 38% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 19% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 101 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,547 (35.3%) |
| Some College | 731 (10.1%) |
| Associates | 1,191 (16.5%) |
| Bachelors | 933 (12.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,711 (23.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,787 ▼ 11% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $155,716 ▼ 44% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $752/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 5,157 |
| Vacant Units | 532 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Cottonwood County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 11,312 residents. With a median age of 41.18, it is a middle-aged county.
Cottonwood County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $67,787 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 13.8% is above the national average.
Housing in Cottonwood County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $155,716 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $752. Homeownership rates are high at 76.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Cottonwood County are primarily White (81.72%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Cottonwood County, MN is a solidly middle-class area in Minnesota. The 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56118 | Bingham Lake | 501 | $89,076 | $251,600 | — | 0.0% | 31.1% |
| 56145 | Jeffers | 490 | $51,607 | $94,500 | $675 | 11.7% | 21.8% |
| 56159 | Mountain Lake | 2,520 | $65,089 | $135,200 | $738 | 4.7% | 36.6% |
| 56174 | Storden | 420 | $81,563 | $99,400 | $928 | 2.5% | 36.2% |
| 56183 | Westbrook | 1,300 | $49,779 | $124,100 | $635 | 1.7% | 35.2% |
| 56101 | Windom | 6,081 | $71,354 | $171,900 | $777 | 4.0% | 38.5% |