City

Dalton, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Otter Tail County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,116Population
💰$79,219Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.0Median Age
🏠$246,700Median Home Value▼ 12% below avg
🎓42.3%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Hispanic: 0.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.6%Race
White96.0%
Hispanic0.2%
Asian0.1%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty2.8% ▼ 72% below avg
College Grads42.3% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.3%)
HS Graduate187 (23.5%)
Some College134 (16.8%)
Associates136 (17.1%)
Bachelors146 (18.3%)
Graduate Degree191 (24%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 23.5%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 18.3%Graduate: 24%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad23.5%
Some College16.8%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors18.3%
Graduate24.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.4%Renter: 7.6%Tenure
Owner92.4%
Renter7.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,219 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$246,700 ▼ 12% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$744/mo
Total Housing Units681
Vacant Units208

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
65%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Dalton, MN

Dalton is a city in Minnesota, located in Otter Tail County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,116 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46 years.

Economically, Dalton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,219 is near the national average. Approximately 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Dalton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $246,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $744 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dalton is well-educated. 42.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.97%).

Dalton, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Dalton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56324 1,116 $79,219 $246,700 $744 2.8% 42.3% 92.4%