County

Traverse County, MN

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Minnesota

👥3,381Population
💰$62,749Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂46.8Median Age
🏠$128,421Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓36.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.9%Hispanic: 6.5%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4%Race
White81.9%
Hispanic6.5%
Black0.9%
Asian0.3%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty12.8% ▲ 28% above avg
College Grads36.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate810 (35.8%)
Some College283 (12.5%)
Associates343 (15.1%)
Bachelors429 (18.9%)
Graduate Degree400 (17.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.8%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 18.9%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
HS Grad35.8%
Some College12.5%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors18.9%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.9%Renter: 20.1%Tenure
Owner79.9%
Renter20.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,749 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$128,420 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$590/mo
Total Housing Units1,935
Vacant Units457

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
61%
About Traverse County, MN

Traverse County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 3,381 residents. With a median age of 46.81, it is a mature county.

Traverse County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $62,749 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.1%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 12.8% is above the national average.

Housing in Traverse County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $128,420 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $590. Homeownership rates are high at 79.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Traverse County are primarily White (81.87%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Traverse 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 Traverse County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
56219 Browns Valley 901 $66,429 $169,400 $589 5.0% 26.7%
56236 Dumont 456 $77,344 $140,600 — 2.6% 53.3%
56583 Tintah 163 $66,641 $208,300 $680 0.0% 40.9%
56296 Wheaton 1,861 $57,051 $98,600 $583 6.2% 36.6%

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