City

Kensington, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Douglas County  ·  Minnesota

👥805Population
💰$64,318Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂50.6Median Age
🏠$232,300Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓36.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.3% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.3%Hispanic: 0.9%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.9%Race
White97.3%
Hispanic0.9%
Asian0.1%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
17%
45–64
35%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads36.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.2%)
HS Graduate249 (40.6%)
Some College59 (9.6%)
Associates78 (12.7%)
Bachelors106 (17.3%)
Graduate Degree120 (19.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 40.6%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 17.3%Graduate: 19.6%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad40.6%
Some College9.6%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors17.3%
Graduate19.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.3%Renter: 10.7%Tenure
Owner89.3%
Renter10.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,318 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$232,300 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units518
Vacant Units134

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
65%
About Kensington, MN

Kensington is a city in Minnesota, located in Douglas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 805 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.6 years.

Economically, Kensington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,318 is below the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Kensington is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $232,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kensington is moderately educated. 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kensington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56343 805 $64,318 $232,300 $850 3.5% 36.9% 89.3%