Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
| Below Poverty | 8.0% ▼ 20% below avg |
| College Grads | 37.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.3% ▼ 53% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 99 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,290 (34.9%) |
| Some College | 1,666 (11%) |
| Associates | 2,383 (15.7%) |
| Bachelors | 2,644 (17.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,084 (20.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $77,058 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $229,827 ▼ 18% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $873/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 10,514 |
| Vacant Units | 1,417 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Meeker County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 23,138 residents. With a median age of 42.85, it is a middle-aged county.
Meeker County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $77,057 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.3%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.0% is near the national average.
Housing in Meeker County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $229,827 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $872. Homeownership rates are high at 81.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Meeker County are primarily White (93.48%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Meeker County, MN is a middle-income 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56228 | Cosmos | 905 | $65,139 | $120,000 | $763 | 2.0% | 24.4% |
| 55324 | Darwin | 1,193 | $81,488 | $316,400 | $763 | 1.8% | 44.1% |
| 55325 | Dassel | 4,682 | $89,122 | $288,100 | $875 | 2.6% | 41.6% |
| 55329 | Eden Valley | 2,252 | $74,063 | $214,700 | $896 | 1.8% | 27.5% |
| 56243 | Grove City | 1,968 | $65,625 | $173,400 | $832 | 2.5% | 37.6% |
| 55355 | Litchfield | 9,629 | $70,878 | $210,200 | $929 | 2.3% | 41.5% |
| 55389 | Watkins | 2,509 | $92,109 | $252,700 | $755 | 2.5% | 26.5% |