City

Karlstad, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Kittson County  ·  Minnesota

👥978Population
💰$67,841Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂47.7Median Age
🏠$150,700Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓45.2%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.2%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.2%Race
White97.2%
Hispanic0.7%
Black0.4%
Asian0.3%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
12%
18–24
9%
25–44
20%
45–64
24%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty8.5% ▼ 15% below avg
College Grads45.2% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.3%)
HS Graduate234 (34%)
Some College67 (9.7%)
Associates74 (10.8%)
Bachelors105 (15.3%)
Graduate Degree206 (29.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 34%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 15.3%Graduate: 29.9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad34.0%
Some College9.7%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors15.3%
Graduate29.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.3%Renter: 20.7%Tenure
Owner79.3%
Renter20.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,841 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$150,700 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$650/mo
Total Housing Units541
Vacant Units115

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
58%
About Karlstad, MN

Karlstad is a city in Minnesota, located in Kittson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 978 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.7 years.

Economically, Karlstad is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,841 is near the national average. Approximately 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Karlstad is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $150,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $650 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Karlstad is well-educated. 45.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (97.24%).

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

ZIP Codes in Karlstad
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56732 978 $67,841 $150,700 $650 2.0% 45.2% 79.3%