City

Forbes, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Louis County  ·  Minnesota

👥584Population
💰$80,278Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂49.6Median Age
🏠$145,000Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓34.9%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊8.5%Unemployment▲ 73% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Black: 0.9%Other: 4.8%Race
White94.2%
Black0.9%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads34.9% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment8.5% ▲ 73% above avg
HS Graduate128 (30%)
Some College78 (18.3%)
Associates72 (16.9%)
Bachelors83 (19.4%)
Graduate Degree66 (15.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 30%Some College: 18.3%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 19.4%Graduate: 15.5%Edu
HS Grad30.0%
Some College18.3%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors19.4%
Graduate15.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 97.4%Renter: 2.6%Tenure
Owner97.4%
Renter2.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,278 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$145,000 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units290
Vacant Units62

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
60%
About Forbes, MN

Forbes is a city in Minnesota, located in St. Louis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 584 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.6 years.

Economically, Forbes is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,278 is near the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Forbes is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,000, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 97.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Forbes is moderately educated. 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Forbes
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55738 584 $80,278 $145,000 8.5% 34.9% 97.4%