City

Mentor, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Minnesota

👥670Population
💰$81,500Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂55.9Median Age
🏠$336,100Median Home Value▲ 21% above avg
🎓36.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 69% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.3% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.2%Hispanic: 0.8%Asian: 0.9%Other: 1.2%Race
White97.2%
Hispanic0.8%
Asian0.9%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
16%
45–64
29%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty6.1% ▼ 39% below avg
College Grads36.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 69% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.4%)
HS Graduate157 (31.9%)
Some College74 (15%)
Associates80 (16.3%)
Bachelors68 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree111 (22.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 31.9%Some College: 15%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 22.6%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad31.9%
Some College15.0%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate22.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.6%Renter: 9.4%Tenure
Owner90.6%
Renter9.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,500 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$336,100 ▲ 21% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$796/mo
Total Housing Units859
Vacant Units551

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
61%
About Mentor, MN

Mentor is a city in Minnesota, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 670 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.9 years.

Economically, Mentor is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,500 is near the national average. Approximately 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Mentor is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $336,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $796 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mentor is moderately educated. 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.16%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mentor
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56736 670 $81,500 $336,100 $796 1.5% 36.4% 90.6%