City

Fairmont, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Martin County  ·  Minnesota

👥11,800Population
💰$61,373Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂46.6Median Age
🏠$175,600Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓40.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87%Hispanic: 8.1%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.8%Other: 1.5%Race
White87.0%
Hispanic8.1%
Black0.9%
Asian0.8%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads40.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma30 (0.4%)
HS Graduate2,625 (32.2%)
Some College1,204 (14.8%)
Associates977 (12%)
Bachelors1,205 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree2,117 (25.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 32.2%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 25.9%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad32.2%
Some College14.8%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate25.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.5%Renter: 31.5%Tenure
Owner68.5%
Renter31.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,373 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$175,600 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$719/mo
Total Housing Units5,771
Vacant Units377

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
68%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
59%
About Fairmont, MN

Fairmont is a city in Minnesota, located in Martin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,800 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.6 years.

Economically, Fairmont is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,373 is below the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Fairmont is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $175,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $719 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairmont is well-educated. 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fairmont
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56031 11,800 $61,373 $175,600 $719 3.8% 40.7% 68.5%