City

Fertile, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,838Population
💰$77,500Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.8Median Age
🏠$185,600Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓43.3%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.6%Hispanic: 0.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.9%Race
White95.6%
Hispanic0.2%
Asian0.1%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
18%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads43.3% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate372 (31.3%)
Some College120 (10.1%)
Associates182 (15.3%)
Bachelors178 (15%)
Graduate Degree337 (28.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.3%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 15%Graduate: 28.3%Edu
HS Grad31.3%
Some College10.1%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors15.0%
Graduate28.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.2%Renter: 14.8%Tenure
Owner85.2%
Renter14.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,500 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$185,600 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$774/mo
Total Housing Units829
Vacant Units77

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
65%
About Fertile, MN

Fertile is a city in Minnesota, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,838 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.8 years.

Economically, Fertile is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,500 is near the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Fertile is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $185,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $774 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fertile is well-educated. 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.59%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fertile
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56540 1,838 $77,500 $185,600 $774 4.6% 43.3% 85.2%