City

Garrison, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Crow Wing County  ·  Minnesota

👥969Population
💰$59,076Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂59.1Median Age
🏠$190,900Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓27.6%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊9.1%Unemployment▲ 86% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.2% Female 43.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.8%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 0.3%Other: 6.8%Race
White79.8%
Hispanic0.7%
Black0.3%
Other6.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
13%
45–64
33%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.00
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads27.6% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment9.1% ▲ 86% above avg
No HS Diploma29 (4.1%)
HS Graduate246 (34.9%)
Some College121 (17.2%)
Associates114 (16.2%)
Bachelors61 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree133 (18.9%)

Education

No HS: 4.1%HS Grad: 34.9%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
No HS4.1%
HS Grad34.9%
Some College17.2%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.4%Renter: 14.6%Tenure
Owner85.4%
Renter14.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,076 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$190,900 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$933/mo
Total Housing Units1,061
Vacant Units576

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
53%
About Garrison, MN

Garrison is a city in Minnesota, located in Crow Wing County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 969 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.1 years.

Economically, Garrison is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,076 is below the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Garrison is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $190,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $933 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Garrison is moderately educated. 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (79.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Garrison
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56450 969 $59,076 $190,900 $933 9.1% 27.6% 85.4%