City

Elbow Lake, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Grant County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,948Population
💰$73,162Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$151,600Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓42.4%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 1%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.8%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic1.0%
Black0.1%
Asian0.1%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads42.4% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (1.2%)
HS Graduate352 (26.9%)
Some College185 (14.1%)
Associates200 (15.3%)
Bachelors291 (22.2%)
Graduate Degree264 (20.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 26.9%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 22.2%Graduate: 20.2%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad26.9%
Some College14.1%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors22.2%
Graduate20.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.5%Renter: 24.5%Tenure
Owner75.5%
Renter24.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,162 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$151,600 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$785/mo
Total Housing Units924
Vacant Units139

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
61%
About Elbow Lake, MN

Elbow Lake is a city in Minnesota, located in Grant County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,948 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Elbow Lake is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,162 is near the national average. Approximately 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Elbow Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $151,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $785 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elbow Lake is well-educated. 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elbow Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56531 1,948 $73,162 $151,600 $785 3.1% 42.4% 75.5%