City

Ghent, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Lyon County  ·  Minnesota

👥602Population
💰$92,857Median HH Income▲ 22% above avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$179,900Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓49.0%College Grads▲ 27% above avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 94% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.5%Hispanic: 10.8%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.5%Race
White87.5%
Hispanic10.8%
Asian0.2%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
11%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads49.0% ▲ 27% above avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 94% below avg
HS Graduate118 (32.9%)
Some College24 (6.7%)
Associates41 (11.4%)
Bachelors75 (20.9%)
Graduate Degree101 (28.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 32.9%Some College: 6.7%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 20.9%Graduate: 28.1%Edu
HS Grad32.9%
Some College6.7%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors20.9%
Graduate28.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.4%Renter: 13.6%Tenure
Owner86.4%
Renter13.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$92,857 ▲ 22% above avg
Median Home Value$179,900 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$936/mo
Total Housing Units242
Vacant Units14

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Walked
12%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Ghent, MN

Ghent is a city in Minnesota, located in Lyon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 602 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Ghent is a middle-income community. The median household income of $92,857 is above the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ghent is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $179,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $936 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ghent is well-educated. 49.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ghent
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56239 602 $92,857 $179,900 $936 0.3% 49.0% 86.4%