City

Detroit Lakes, MN

2 ZIP codes  ·  Becker County  ·  Minnesota

👥18,239Population
💰$68,980Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$286,900Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓46.4%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.7%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.6%Other: 5.1%Race
White90.7%
Hispanic0.9%
Black0.4%
Asian0.6%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads46.4% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma157 (1.2%)
HS Graduate3,075 (24.4%)
Some College1,716 (13.6%)
Associates1,806 (14.3%)
Bachelors1,826 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree4,027 (31.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 24.4%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 31.9%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad24.4%
Some College13.6%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate31.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.9%Renter: 28.1%Tenure
Owner71.9%
Renter28.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,980 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$286,900 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$942/mo
Total Housing Units10,271
Vacant Units2,442

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
59%
About Detroit Lakes, MN

Detroit Lakes is a city in Minnesota, located in Becker County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 18,239 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Detroit Lakes is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,980 is near the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Detroit Lakes is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $286,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $942 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Detroit Lakes is well-educated. 46.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.7%).

Detroit Lakes, MN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Minnesota. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Detroit Lakes
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56501 18,239 $68,980 $286,900 $942 3.8% 46.4% 71.9%

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