City

Ellsworth, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Nobles County  ·  Minnesota

👥780Population
💰$66,667Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$118,600Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓37.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.4%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.3%Race
White96.4%
Hispanic1.9%
Black0.1%
Asian0.3%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty3.1% ▼ 69% below avg
College Grads37.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
HS Graduate148 (28.3%)
Some College91 (17.4%)
Associates87 (16.6%)
Bachelors115 (22%)
Graduate Degree82 (15.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.3%Some College: 17.4%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 22%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
HS Grad28.3%
Some College17.4%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors22.0%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.5%Renter: 16.5%Tenure
Owner83.5%
Renter16.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,667 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$118,600 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$597/mo
Total Housing Units287
Vacant Units15

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
60%
About Ellsworth, MN

Ellsworth is a city in Minnesota, located in Nobles County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 780 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Ellsworth is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,667 is near the national average. Approximately 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ellsworth is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $597 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ellsworth is moderately educated. 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.41%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ellsworth
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56129 780 $66,667 $118,600 $597 1.2% 37.7% 83.5%