County

Wilkin County, MN

7 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Minnesota

👥6,535Population
💰$70,889Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$164,771Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓40.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.2%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3%Race
White91.2%
Hispanic3.9%
Black0.6%
Asian0.3%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty14.2% ▲ 42% above avg
College Grads40.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
No HS Diploma24 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,373 (31.8%)
Some College408 (9.4%)
Associates778 (18%)
Bachelors788 (18.2%)
Graduate Degree947 (21.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 31.8%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 18%Bachelors: 18.2%Graduate: 21.9%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad31.8%
Some College9.4%
Associates18.0%
Bachelors18.2%
Graduate21.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,889 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$164,770 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$635/mo
Total Housing Units3,047
Vacant Units302

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
59%
About Wilkin County, MN

Wilkin County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 6,535 residents. With a median age of 41.42, it is a middle-aged county.

Wilkin County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $70,889 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 14.2% is above the national average.

Housing in Wilkin County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $164,770 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $634. Homeownership rates are high at 79.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Wilkin County are primarily White (91.19%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Wilkin County, MN is a solidly middle-class 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 Codes in Wilkin County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
56520 Breckenridge 3,886 $61,537 $152,600 $515 6.2% 38.6%
56522 Campbell 540 $81,250 $147,300 $925 3.3% 42.3%
56543 Foxhome 224 $64,643 $137,500 3.6% 30.2%
56553 Kent 260 $64,971 0.0% 31.5%
56565 Nashua 126 $52,500 $130,000 0.0% 24.5%
56579 Rothsay 1,070 $95,288 $210,500 $923 0.9% 44.9%
56594 Wolverton 429 $93,958 $207,400 3.2% 53.3%