City

Finlayson, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Pine County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,802Population
💰$62,125Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂52.3Median Age
🏠$233,500Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓31.9%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊9.5%Unemployment▲ 94% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.4%Race
White92.9%
Hispanic0.6%
Black1.1%
Asian0.4%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
17%
45–64
32%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads31.9% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment9.5% ▲ 94% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.2%)
HS Graduate492 (37.8%)
Some College204 (15.7%)
Associates189 (14.5%)
Bachelors191 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree224 (17.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 37.8%Some College: 15.7%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad37.8%
Some College15.7%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.4%Renter: 7.6%Tenure
Owner92.4%
Renter7.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,125 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$233,500 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$968/mo
Total Housing Units1,390
Vacant Units599

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
60%
About Finlayson, MN

Finlayson is a city in Minnesota, located in Pine County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,802 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.3 years.

Economically, Finlayson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,125 is below the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Finlayson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $233,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $968 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Finlayson is moderately educated. 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Finlayson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55735 1,802 $62,125 $233,500 $968 9.5% 31.9% 92.4%