City

Isle, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Mille Lacs County  ·  Minnesota

👥2,805Population
💰$61,313Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂56.1Median Age
🏠$233,300Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓31.5%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊8.8%Unemployment▲ 81% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.2% Female 45.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.4%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4.2%Race
White89.4%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.1%
Asian0.3%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
15%
45–64
34%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty12.2% ▲ 22% above avg
College Grads31.5% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment8.8% ▲ 81% above avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.8%)
HS Graduate779 (37.7%)
Some College295 (14.3%)
Associates327 (15.8%)
Bachelors266 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree384 (18.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 37.7%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 18.6%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad37.7%
Some College14.3%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate18.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.3%Renter: 14.7%Tenure
Owner85.3%
Renter14.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,313 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$233,300 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$836/mo
Total Housing Units2,409
Vacant Units1,100

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About Isle, MN

Isle is a city in Minnesota, located in Mille Lacs County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,805 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.1 years.

Economically, Isle is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,313 is below the national average. Approximately 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Isle is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $233,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $836 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Isle is moderately educated. 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.41%).

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

ZIP Codes in Isle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56342 2,805 $61,313 $233,300 $836 8.8% 31.5% 85.3%