City

Fairfax, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Renville County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,714Population
💰$58,177Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$135,800Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓27.3%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 76% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.2%Hispanic: 17%Asian: 1.1%Other: 3.2%Race
White78.2%
Hispanic17.0%
Asian1.1%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads27.3% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 76% below avg
No HS Diploma25 (2.3%)
HS Graduate492 (45.3%)
Some College76 (7%)
Associates196 (18.1%)
Bachelors151 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree145 (13.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 45.3%Some College: 7%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 13.4%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad45.3%
Some College7.0%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate13.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.3%Renter: 16.7%Tenure
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,177 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$135,800 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$447/mo
Total Housing Units773
Vacant Units78

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
67%
About Fairfax, MN

Fairfax is a city in Minnesota, located in Renville County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,714 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Fairfax is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,177 is below the national average. Approximately 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Fairfax is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $135,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $447 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairfax is moderately educated. 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (78.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fairfax
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55332 1,714 $58,177 $135,800 $447 1.2% 27.3% 83.3%