Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
| Below Poverty | 8.1% ▼ 20% below avg |
| College Grads | 39.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 42% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 102 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,699 (34.3%) |
| Some College | 493 (10%) |
| Associates | 709 (14.3%) |
| Bachelors | 740 (14.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,211 (24.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $75,040 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $169,399 ▼ 39% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $781/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 3,922 |
| Vacant Units | 577 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Murray County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 7,653 residents. With a median age of 45.84, it is a mature county.
Murray County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $75,040 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.8%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.1% is near the national average.
Housing in Murray County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $169,399 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $781. Homeownership rates are high at 81.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Murray County are primarily White (89.42%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 39.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Murray County, MN is a middle-income area in Minnesota. The 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56114 | Avoca | 356 | $75,000 | $174,000 | $1,063 | 4.1% | 33.7% |
| 56122 | Chandler | 621 | $81,500 | $163,200 | $817 | 4.5% | 32.5% |
| 56123 | Currie | 447 | $61,875 | $109,000 | $970 | 4.4% | 33.1% |
| 56125 | Dovray | 40 | $49,063 | $51,700 | — | 6.7% | 34.2% |
| 56131 | Fulda | 2,216 | $72,443 | $170,800 | $806 | 1.7% | 36.4% |
| 56141 | Iona | 338 | $53,906 | $109,600 | $738 | 7.3% | 32.5% |
| 56151 | Lake Wilson | 681 | $78,571 | $155,400 | $738 | 3.2% | 35.4% |
| 56172 | Slayton | 2,954 | $79,583 | $189,900 | $707 | 2.3% | 46.5% |