City

Crookston, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Minnesota

👥8,991Population
💰$56,781Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$178,200Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓43.2%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.4%Hispanic: 11.8%Black: 1.3%Asian: 1.5%Other: 3.6%Race
White79.4%
Hispanic11.8%
Black1.3%
Asian1.5%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.08
Below Poverty13.9% ▲ 39% above avg
College Grads43.2% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma40 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,796 (29.8%)
Some College571 (9.5%)
Associates1,023 (17%)
Bachelors688 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree1,916 (31.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 9.5%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 31.8%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad29.8%
Some College9.5%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate31.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.1%Renter: 36%Tenure
Owner64.1%
Renter36.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,781 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$178,200 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$828/mo
Total Housing Units4,416
Vacant Units497

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
60%
About Crookston, MN

Crookston is a city in Minnesota, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,991 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Crookston is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,781 is below the national average. Approximately 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Crookston is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $178,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $828 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Crookston is well-educated. 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (79.39%).

Crookston, MN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Crookston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56716 8,991 $56,781 $178,200 $828 3.4% 43.2% 64.1%