City

Nelson, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Douglas County  ·  Minnesota

👥643Population
💰$97,500Median HH Income▲ 28% above avg
🎂38.5Median Age
🏠$307,000Median Home Value▲ 10% above avg
🎓42.9%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.4% Female 45.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.1%Hispanic: 1.4%Race
White98.1%
Hispanic1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
25%
18–24
4%
25–44
26%
45–64
29%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads42.9% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (1.2%)
HS Graduate130 (32%)
Some College38 (9.4%)
Associates59 (14.5%)
Bachelors91 (22.4%)
Graduate Degree83 (20.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 32%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 22.4%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad32.0%
Some College9.4%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors22.4%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76%Renter: 24%Tenure
Owner76.0%
Renter24.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$97,500 ▲ 28% above avg
Median Home Value$307,000 ▲ 10% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$771/mo
Total Housing Units256
Vacant Units6

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Nelson, MN

Nelson is a city in Minnesota, located in Douglas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 643 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.5 years.

Economically, Nelson is a middle-income community. The median household income of $97,500 is above the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Nelson is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $307,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $771 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nelson is well-educated. 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nelson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56355 643 $97,500 $307,000 $771 0.0% 42.9% 76.0%