City

Garfield, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Douglas County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,658Population
💰$89,875Median HH Income▲ 18% above avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$258,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓42.9%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.8% Female 44.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 0.4%Asian: 2.2%Other: 4%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic0.4%
Asian2.2%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads42.9% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate374 (32.1%)
Some College90 (7.7%)
Associates199 (17.1%)
Bachelors221 (19%)
Graduate Degree279 (23.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 32.1%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 19%Graduate: 23.9%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad32.1%
Some College7.7%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors19.0%
Graduate23.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.9%Renter: 6.1%Tenure
Owner93.9%
Renter6.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,875 ▲ 18% above avg
Median Home Value$258,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units849
Vacant Units143

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
61%
About Garfield, MN

Garfield is a city in Minnesota, located in Douglas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,658 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Garfield is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,875 is above the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Garfield is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $258,800, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 93.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Garfield is well-educated. 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Garfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56332 1,658 $89,875 $258,800 5.4% 42.9% 93.9%