City

Morton, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Renville County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,208Population
💰$64,286Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$103,700Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓29.8%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.1%Hispanic: 10%Asian: 1.2%Other: 3.2%Race
White54.1%
Hispanic10.0%
Asian1.2%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
23%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
23%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads29.8% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (2.2%)
HS Graduate255 (34.6%)
Some College112 (15.2%)
Associates134 (18.2%)
Bachelors116 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree103 (14%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 34.6%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 18.2%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 14%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad34.6%
Some College15.2%
Associates18.2%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate14.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.9%Renter: 11.1%Tenure
Owner88.9%
Renter11.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,286 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$103,700 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$830/mo
Total Housing Units482
Vacant Units32

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
64%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
1%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
62%
About Morton, MN

Morton is a city in Minnesota, located in Renville County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,208 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Morton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,286 is below the national average. Approximately 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Morton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $103,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $830 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Morton is moderately educated. 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (54.06%).

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

ZIP Codes in Morton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56270 1,208 $64,286 $103,700 $830 2.4% 29.8% 88.9%