City

Elk River, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Sherburne County  ·  Minnesota

👥45,080Population
💰$111,481Median HH Income▲ 46% above avg
🎂37.7Median Age
🏠$355,200Median Home Value▲ 27% above avg
🎓48.1%College Grads▲ 24% above avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 4.3%Asian: 1.2%Other: 5%Race
White85.0%
Hispanic3.4%
Black4.3%
Asian1.2%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty2.4% ▼ 76% below avg
College Grads48.1% ▲ 24% above avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
No HS Diploma226 (0.8%)
HS Graduate7,272 (24.8%)
Some College3,136 (10.7%)
Associates4,609 (15.7%)
Bachelors4,362 (14.9%)
Graduate Degree9,746 (33.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 24.8%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 14.9%Graduate: 33.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad24.8%
Some College10.7%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors14.9%
Graduate33.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.3%Renter: 15.7%Tenure
Owner84.3%
Renter15.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
50%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$111,481 ▲ 46% above avg
Median Home Value$355,200 ▲ 27% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,356/mo
Total Housing Units16,796
Vacant Units673

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
61%
About Elk River, MN

Elk River is a city in Minnesota, located in Sherburne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 45,080 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.7 years.

Economically, Elk River is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $111,481 is above the national average. Approximately 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Elk River is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $355,200, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,356 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elk River is well-educated. 48.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (85%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elk River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55330 45,080 $111,481 $355,200 $1,356 2.1% 48.1% 84.3%