County

Mahnomen County, MN

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Minnesota

👥5,637Population
💰$56,918Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂36.1Median Age
🏠$153,046Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓31.2%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊10.1%Unemployment▲ 105% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 45.3%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 16.6%Race
White45.3%
Hispanic3.6%
Black0.1%
Asian0.4%
Other16.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
23%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty19.6% ▲ 96% above avg
College Grads31.2% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment10.1% ▲ 105% above avg
No HS Diploma29 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,041 (32.8%)
Some College544 (17.2%)
Associates542 (17.1%)
Bachelors435 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree578 (18.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 32.8%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 18.2%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad32.8%
Some College17.2%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate18.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.5%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,918 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$153,045 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$695/mo
Total Housing Units2,852
Vacant Units853

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
59%
About Mahnomen County, MN

Mahnomen County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,637 residents. With a median age of 36.14, it is a relatively young county.

Mahnomen County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $56,917 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 10.1%, more than double the national average. The poverty rate of 19.6% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Mahnomen County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $153,045 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $695. Homeownership rates are high at 73.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Mahnomen County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 45.3%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Mahnomen County, MN is a solidly middle-class area in Minnesota. The 4 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 Mahnomen County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
56516 Bejou 307 $62,000 $183,300 $1,125 2.2% 39.2%
56557 Mahnomen 2,797 $53,077 $121,100 $697 10.0% 27.4%
56566 Naytahwaush 594 $38,056 $109,100 $508 19.6% 20.6%
56589 Waubun 1,939 $67,431 $207,800 $682 8.4% 38.6%

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