City

Foreston, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Mille Lacs County  ·  Minnesota

👥2,063Population
💰$80,250Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.6Median Age
🏠$262,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓33.8%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 49% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Hispanic: 2.3%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.8%Race
White95.0%
Hispanic2.3%
Asian0.4%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
27%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty4.7% ▼ 53% below avg
College Grads33.8% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 49% below avg
HS Graduate466 (36.5%)
Some College158 (12.4%)
Associates220 (17.3%)
Bachelors180 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree251 (19.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.5%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 19.7%Edu
HS Grad36.5%
Some College12.4%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate19.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.5%Renter: 6.5%Tenure
Owner93.5%
Renter6.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,250 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$262,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,133/mo
Total Housing Units768
Vacant Units47

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
61%
About Foreston, MN

Foreston is a city in Minnesota, located in Mille Lacs County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,063 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.6 years.

Economically, Foreston is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,250 is near the national average. Approximately 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Foreston is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $262,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,133 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Foreston is moderately educated. 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Foreston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56330 2,063 $80,250 $262,800 $1,133 2.5% 33.8% 93.5%