City

Moorhead, MN

4 ZIP codes  ·  Clay County  ·  Minnesota

👥46,012Population
💰$71,114Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂32.2Median Age
🏠$248,900Median Home Value▼ 11% below avg
🎓53.1%College Grads▲ 37% above avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.4%Hispanic: 5.4%Black: 6%Asian: 2.1%Other: 4%Race
White81.4%
Hispanic5.4%
Black6.0%
Asian2.1%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
18%
25–44
27%
45–64
19%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.2 yrs
Avg HH Size-1.80
Below Poverty16.2% ▲ 62% above avg
College Grads53.1% ▲ 37% above avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma221 (0.9%)
HS Graduate4,964 (19.5%)
Some College2,579 (10.1%)
Associates3,652 (14.3%)
Bachelors3,359 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree10,739 (42.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 19.5%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 42.1%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad19.5%
Some College10.1%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate42.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59%Renter: 41%Tenure
Owner59.0%
Renter41.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,114 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$248,900 ▼ 11% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,019/mo
Total Housing Units19,382
Vacant Units918

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
58%
About Moorhead, MN

Moorhead is a city in Minnesota, located in Clay County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 46,012 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.17 years.

Economically, Moorhead is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,114 is near the national average. Approximately 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Moorhead is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $248,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,019 per month.

The population of Moorhead is well-educated. 53.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (81.41%).

Moorhead, MN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Minnesota. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Moorhead
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56560 44,156 $71,114 $248,900 $1,019 4.3% 55.3% 59.7%