City

Makinen, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Louis County  ·  Minnesota

👥467Population
💰$71,923Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂56.8Median Age
🏠$167,000Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 8% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.4% Female 45.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.4%Other: 0.2%Race
White99.4%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
8%
18–24
3%
25–44
17%
45–64
35%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.00
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 8% above avg
HS Graduate140 (37.6%)
Some College32 (8.6%)
Associates69 (18.5%)
Bachelors42 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree89 (23.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.6%Some College: 8.6%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 23.9%Edu
HS Grad37.6%
Some College8.6%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate23.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.5%Renter: 8.6%Tenure
Owner91.5%
Renter8.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,923 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$167,000 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units687
Vacant Units453

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
28%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
55%
About Makinen, MN

Makinen is a city in Minnesota, located in St. Louis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 467 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.8 years.

Economically, Makinen is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,923 is near the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Makinen is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $167,000, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 91.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Makinen is moderately educated. 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (99.36%).

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

ZIP Codes in Makinen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55763 467 $71,923 $167,000 5.3% 35.2% 91.5%