City

Melrose, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Stearns County  ·  Minnesota

👥5,955Population
💰$71,356Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$225,100Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓31.5%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.1%Hispanic: 12%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.2%Race
White86.1%
Hispanic12.0%
Black0.4%
Asian0.2%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty6.4% ▼ 36% below avg
College Grads31.5% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma41 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,630 (42%)
Some College450 (11.6%)
Associates537 (13.8%)
Bachelors435 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree787 (20.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 42%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 20.3%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad42.0%
Some College11.6%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate20.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.1%Renter: 20.9%Tenure
Owner79.1%
Renter20.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,356 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$225,100 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,047/mo
Total Housing Units2,656
Vacant Units239

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
60%
About Melrose, MN

Melrose is a city in Minnesota, located in Stearns County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,955 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Melrose is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,356 is near the national average. Approximately 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Melrose is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $225,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,047 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Melrose is moderately educated. 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Melrose
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56352 5,955 $71,356 $225,100 $1,047 3.0% 31.5% 79.1%