County

Pennington County, MN

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Minnesota

👥14,234Population
💰$73,113Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$190,575Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓42.4%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.4%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 1.2%Asian: 1.2%Other: 3.4%Race
White88.4%
Hispanic4.8%
Black1.2%
Asian1.2%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads42.4% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.1%)
HS Graduate2,949 (30.7%)
Some College1,247 (13%)
Associates1,326 (13.8%)
Bachelors2,167 (22.5%)
Graduate Degree1,909 (19.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 30.7%Some College: 13%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 22.5%Graduate: 19.9%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad30.7%
Some College13.0%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors22.5%
Graduate19.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.1%Renter: 27.9%Tenure
Owner72.1%
Renter27.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,113 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$190,574 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$928/mo
Total Housing Units6,916
Vacant Units589

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
71%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
61%
About Pennington County, MN

Pennington County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 14,234 residents. With a median age of 40.47, it is a middle-aged county.

Pennington County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $73,112 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.6%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.3% is near the national average.

Housing in Pennington County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $190,574 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $928. Homeownership rates are high at 72.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Pennington County are primarily White (88.35%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Pennington County, MN is a solidly middle-class area in Minnesota. The 3 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 Pennington County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
56725 Goodridge 925 $68,125 $199,200 $1,263 3.5% 34.8%
56754 Saint Hilaire 495 $79,063 $197,100 $1,115 1.7% 38.3%
56701 Thief River Falls 12,814 $73,243 $189,700 $897 2.6% 43.1%

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