City

Granite Falls, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Yellow Medicine County  ·  Minnesota

👥3,829Population
💰$66,354Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$154,500Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓37.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 45% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.8%Hispanic: 9%Black: 1.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.1%Race
White78.8%
Hispanic9.0%
Black1.3%
Asian0.1%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads37.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 45% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.4%)
HS Graduate720 (29.3%)
Some College337 (13.7%)
Associates466 (19%)
Bachelors346 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree580 (23.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 29.3%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 23.6%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad29.3%
Some College13.7%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate23.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.2%Renter: 20.8%Tenure
Owner79.2%
Renter20.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,354 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$154,500 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$805/mo
Total Housing Units1,793
Vacant Units98

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
58%
About Granite Falls, MN

Granite Falls is a city in Minnesota, located in Yellow Medicine County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,829 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Granite Falls is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,354 is near the national average. Approximately 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Granite Falls is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $805 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Granite Falls is moderately educated. 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (78.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Granite Falls
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56241 3,829 $66,354 $154,500 $805 7.1% 37.7% 79.2%