City

Lake Wilson, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Murray County  ·  Minnesota

👥681Population
💰$78,571Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂49.5Median Age
🏠$155,400Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓35.4%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 2.5%Other: 4%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic2.5%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
17%
45–64
33%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty5.6% ▼ 44% below avg
College Grads35.4% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.4%)
HS Graduate171 (35.4%)
Some College78 (16.1%)
Associates61 (12.6%)
Bachelors76 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree95 (19.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 35.4%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 19.7%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad35.4%
Some College16.1%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate19.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94%Renter: 6%Tenure
Owner94.0%
Renter6.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,571 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$155,400 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$738/mo
Total Housing Units332
Vacant Units34

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
66%
About Lake Wilson, MN

Lake Wilson is a city in Minnesota, located in Murray County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 681 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.5 years.

Economically, Lake Wilson is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,571 is near the national average. Approximately 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lake Wilson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $155,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $738 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake Wilson is moderately educated. 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lake Wilson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56151 681 $78,571 $155,400 $738 3.2% 35.4% 94.0%