City

Menahga, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Wadena County  ·  Minnesota

👥5,091Population
💰$70,505Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂37.6Median Age
🏠$195,400Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓39.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.6%Race
White94.2%
Hispanic1.7%
Black0.1%
Asian0.7%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
27%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
22%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.85
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads39.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.3%)
HS Graduate948 (31.8%)
Some College360 (12.1%)
Associates497 (16.7%)
Bachelors483 (16.2%)
Graduate Degree684 (22.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 31.8%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 16.2%Graduate: 22.9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad31.8%
Some College12.1%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors16.2%
Graduate22.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.8%Renter: 18.2%Tenure
Owner81.8%
Renter18.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,505 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$195,400 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$852/mo
Total Housing Units2,532
Vacant Units777

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
58%
About Menahga, MN

Menahga is a city in Minnesota, located in Wadena County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,091 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.6 years.

Economically, Menahga is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,505 is near the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Menahga is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $195,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $852 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Menahga is moderately educated. 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.24%).

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

ZIP Codes in Menahga
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56464 5,091 $70,505 $195,400 $852 4.5% 39.1% 81.8%