City

Merrifield, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Crow Wing County  ·  Minnesota

👥2,313Population
💰$70,417Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂54.4Median Age
🏠$324,500Median Home Value▲ 16% above avg
🎓48.6%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊14.0%Unemployment▲ 186% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.5%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 2%Other: 2.6%Race
White92.5%
Hispanic2.9%
Black2.0%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
6%
25–44
16%
45–64
36%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads48.6% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment14.0% ▲ 186% above avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.7%)
HS Graduate349 (20.8%)
Some College219 (13%)
Associates283 (16.8%)
Bachelors282 (16.8%)
Graduate Degree535 (31.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 20.8%Some College: 13%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 16.8%Graduate: 31.8%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad20.8%
Some College13.0%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors16.8%
Graduate31.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.7%Renter: 5.3%Tenure
Owner94.7%
Renter5.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,417 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$324,500 ▲ 16% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,598/mo
Total Housing Units1,749
Vacant Units736

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
59%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
60%
About Merrifield, MN

Merrifield is a city in Minnesota, located in Crow Wing County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,313 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.4 years.

Economically, Merrifield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,417 is near the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Merrifield is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $324,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,598 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Merrifield is well-educated. 48.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Merrifield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56465 2,313 $70,417 $324,500 $1,598 14.0% 48.6% 94.7%