City

Hawley, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  Minnesota

👥4,656Population
💰$100,326Median HH Income▲ 31% above avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$317,500Median Home Value▲ 14% above avg
🎓52.4%College Grads▲ 35% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.8%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0%Other: 1.3%Race
White96.8%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.4%
Asian0.0%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
22%
18–24
3%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty4.2% ▼ 58% below avg
College Grads52.4% ▲ 35% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.2%)
HS Graduate812 (26.4%)
Some College272 (8.8%)
Associates375 (12.2%)
Bachelors510 (16.6%)
Graduate Degree1,103 (35.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 26.4%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 16.6%Graduate: 35.8%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad26.4%
Some College8.8%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors16.6%
Graduate35.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.7%Renter: 16.3%Tenure
Owner83.7%
Renter16.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
43%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$100,326 ▲ 31% above avg
Median Home Value$317,500 ▲ 14% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$750/mo
Total Housing Units1,866
Vacant Units112

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
62%
About Hawley, MN

Hawley is a city in Minnesota, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,656 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, Hawley is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $100,326 is above the national average. Approximately 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Hawley is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $317,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $750 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hawley is well-educated. 52.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.82%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hawley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56549 4,656 $100,326 $317,500 $750 2.0% 52.4% 83.7%