City

Franklin, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Renville County  ·  Minnesota

👥697Population
💰$62,250Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂45.3Median Age
🏠$115,900Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓30.4%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.0% Female 45.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.2%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 1.2%Asian: 4.3%Other: 2.2%Race
White85.2%
Hispanic4.6%
Black1.2%
Asian4.3%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
4%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads30.4% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 71% below avg
HS Graduate222 (44.9%)
Some College52 (10.5%)
Associates70 (14.2%)
Bachelors82 (16.6%)
Graduate Degree68 (13.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 44.9%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 16.6%Graduate: 13.8%Edu
HS Grad44.9%
Some College10.5%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors16.6%
Graduate13.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.5%Renter: 11.5%Tenure
Owner88.5%
Renter11.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,250 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$115,900 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$872/mo
Total Housing Units331
Vacant Units36

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
59%
About Franklin, MN

Franklin is a city in Minnesota, located in Renville County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 697 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.3 years.

Economically, Franklin is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,250 is below the national average. Approximately 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Franklin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $872 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Franklin is moderately educated. 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in Franklin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55333 697 $62,250 $115,900 $872 1.4% 30.4% 88.5%