County

Lac qui Parle County, MN

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Minnesota

👥6,084Population
💰$71,546Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂48.0Median Age
🏠$133,058Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓40.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.1%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.4%Race
White93.1%
Hispanic3.4%
Black0.8%
Asian0.5%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty8.5% ▼ 15% below avg
College Grads40.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,490 (35.1%)
Some College407 (9.6%)
Associates631 (14.8%)
Bachelors744 (17.5%)
Graduate Degree967 (22.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 35.1%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 17.5%Graduate: 22.7%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad35.1%
Some College9.6%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors17.5%
Graduate22.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.5%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,546 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$133,058 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$750/mo
Total Housing Units3,163
Vacant Units534

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
65%
About Lac qui Parle County, MN

Lac qui Parle County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 6,084 residents. With a median age of 48.03, it is a mature county.

Lac qui Parle County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $71,545 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.9%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.5% is near the national average.

Housing in Lac qui Parle County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $133,058 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $750. Homeownership rates are high at 82.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Lac qui Parle County are primarily White (93.05%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Lac qui Parle 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 Lac qui Parle County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
56212 Bellingham 486 $82,566 $119,600 $542 0.8% 37.6%
56218 Boyd 463 $81,563 $103,600 $675 2.6% 43.3%
56232 Dawson 2,365 $77,132 $163,000 $618 2.8% 46.1%
56256 Madison 2,352 $62,250 $122,400 $906 0.9% 36.9%
56257 Marietta 418 $68,333 $71,900 $950 2.5% 29.2%

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