City

Dent, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Otter Tail County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,655Population
💰$80,667Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂55.9Median Age
🏠$319,800Median Home Value▲ 15% above avg
🎓44.8%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 45% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.3%Hispanic: 2.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.3%Race
White96.3%
Hispanic2.1%
Asian0.1%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
4%
25–44
17%
45–64
30%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty12.0% ▲ 20% above avg
College Grads44.8% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 45% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.5%)
HS Graduate382 (30.7%)
Some College143 (11.5%)
Associates156 (12.5%)
Bachelors204 (16.4%)
Graduate Degree354 (28.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 30.7%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 16.4%Graduate: 28.4%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad30.7%
Some College11.5%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors16.4%
Graduate28.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.8%Renter: 13.2%Tenure
Owner86.8%
Renter13.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,667 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$319,800 ▲ 15% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,286/mo
Total Housing Units1,811
Vacant Units1,085

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
61%
About Dent, MN

Dent is a city in Minnesota, located in Otter Tail County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,655 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.9 years.

Economically, Dent is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,667 is near the national average. Approximately 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Dent is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $319,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,286 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dent is well-educated. 44.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.31%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dent
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56528 1,655 $80,667 $319,800 $1,286 7.1% 44.8% 86.8%