City

Darwin, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Meeker County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,193Population
💰$81,488Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂52.2Median Age
🏠$316,400Median Home Value▲ 13% above avg
🎓44.1%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90%Hispanic: 5.8%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.4%Race
White90.0%
Hispanic5.8%
Asian0.4%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
18%
45–64
28%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads44.1% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 64% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (1.2%)
HS Graduate271 (31.7%)
Some College95 (11.1%)
Associates102 (11.9%)
Bachelors151 (17.7%)
Graduate Degree226 (26.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 31.7%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 17.7%Graduate: 26.4%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad31.7%
Some College11.1%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors17.7%
Graduate26.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.6%Renter: 4.5%Tenure
Owner95.6%
Renter4.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,488 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$316,400 ▲ 13% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$763/mo
Total Housing Units679
Vacant Units230

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
58%
About Darwin, MN

Darwin is a city in Minnesota, located in Meeker County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,193 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.2 years.

Economically, Darwin is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,488 is near the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Darwin is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $316,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $763 per month. Homeownership is high at 95.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Darwin is well-educated. 44.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Darwin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55324 1,193 $81,488 $316,400 $763 1.8% 44.1% 95.6%