City

Erskine, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,290Population
💰$57,917Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$215,200Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓39.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.7% Female 44.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.8%Hispanic: 4.4%Asian: 1.4%Other: 2.3%Race
White91.8%
Hispanic4.4%
Asian1.4%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
21%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads39.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (1.1%)
HS Graduate305 (38%)
Some College55 (6.9%)
Associates115 (14.3%)
Bachelors165 (20.6%)
Graduate Degree153 (19.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 38%Some College: 6.9%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 20.6%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad38.0%
Some College6.9%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors20.6%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74%Renter: 26%Tenure
Owner74.0%
Renter26.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,917 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$215,200 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$836/mo
Total Housing Units869
Vacant Units357

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Erskine, MN

Erskine is a city in Minnesota, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,290 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, Erskine is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,917 is below the national average. Approximately 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Erskine is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $215,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $836 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Erskine is moderately educated. 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Erskine
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56535 1,290 $57,917 $215,200 $836 3.3% 39.7% 74.0%