City

Fort Ripley, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Crow Wing County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,824Population
💰$77,813Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$266,900Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓38.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.3% Female 42.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.7%Hispanic: 4.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.8%Race
White90.7%
Hispanic4.3%
Asian0.2%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads38.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.7%)
HS Graduate404 (33.9%)
Some College145 (12.2%)
Associates179 (15%)
Bachelors225 (18.9%)
Graduate Degree232 (19.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 33.9%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 18.9%Graduate: 19.4%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad33.9%
Some College12.2%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors18.9%
Graduate19.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.5%Renter: 3.6%Tenure
Owner96.5%
Renter3.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,813 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$266,900 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,106/mo
Total Housing Units868
Vacant Units135

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
60%
About Fort Ripley, MN

Fort Ripley is a city in Minnesota, located in Crow Wing County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,824 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Fort Ripley is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,813 is near the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Fort Ripley is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $266,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,106 per month. Homeownership is high at 96.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fort Ripley is moderately educated. 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fort Ripley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56449 1,824 $77,813 $266,900 $1,106 3.1% 38.3% 96.5%