County

Nobles County, MN

11 ZIP codes  ·  11 cities  ·  Minnesota

👥22,005Population
💰$66,505Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂36.4Median Age
🏠$183,566Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓33.2%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53.1%Hispanic: 33.2%Black: 5.7%Asian: 5%Other: 4.2%Race
White53.1%
Hispanic33.2%
Black5.7%
Asian5.0%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty12.2% ▲ 22% above avg
College Grads33.2% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 48% below avg
No HS Diploma1,025 (8.6%)
HS Graduate3,985 (33.3%)
Some College1,473 (12.3%)
Associates1,481 (12.4%)
Bachelors1,592 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree2,396 (20%)

Education

No HS: 8.6%HS Grad: 33.3%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS8.6%
HS Grad33.3%
Some College12.3%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.9%Renter: 29.1%Tenure
Owner70.9%
Renter29.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,505 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$183,566 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$845/mo
Total Housing Units8,398
Vacant Units705

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
60%
About Nobles County, MN

Nobles County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 11 ZIP codes spanning 11 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 22,005 residents. With a median age of 36.39, it is a relatively young county.

Nobles County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $66,505 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.6%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 12.2% is above the national average.

Housing in Nobles County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $183,566 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $845. Homeownership rates are high at 70.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Nobles County are majority White (53.07%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Nobles County, MN is a solidly middle-class area in Minnesota. The 11 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 Nobles County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
56110 Adrian 1,714 $77,625 $197,200 $729 1.4% 46.1%
56117 Bigelow 361 $80,547 $129,700 $1,538 7.1% 30.2%
56119 Brewster 1,080 $80,766 $177,900 $720 3.0% 31.1%
56129 Ellsworth 780 $66,667 $118,600 $597 1.2% 37.7%
56153 Leota 142 $57,813 $133,300 0.0% 22.9%
56155 Lismore 482 $59,375 $105,400 $644 0.0% 31.5%
56165 Reading 334 $100,179 $207,500 $842 3.4% 45.1%
56167 Round Lake 615 $68,611 $116,200 $579 3.1% 36.5%
56168 Rushmore 833 $65,417 $163,200 $725 2.3% 32.7%
56185 Wilmont 439 $59,792 $162,500 $775 2.8% 27.7%
56187 Worthington 15,225 $63,637 $193,900 $889 2.7% 31.7%