City

New York Mills, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Otter Tail County  ·  Minnesota

👥3,247Population
💰$69,919Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$189,400Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓35.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0%Other: 3.5%Race
White92.9%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.5%
Asian0.0%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads35.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.1%)
HS Graduate704 (34.3%)
Some College260 (12.7%)
Associates348 (17%)
Bachelors360 (17.6%)
Graduate Degree375 (18.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 34.3%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 17.6%Graduate: 18.3%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad34.3%
Some College12.7%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors17.6%
Graduate18.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.2%Renter: 22.8%Tenure
Owner77.2%
Renter22.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,919 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$189,400 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$719/mo
Total Housing Units1,497
Vacant Units179

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
61%
About New York Mills, MN

New York Mills is a city in Minnesota, located in Otter Tail County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,247 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.8 years.

Economically, New York Mills is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,919 is near the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in New York Mills is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $189,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $719 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New York Mills is moderately educated. 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.89%).

New York Mills, MN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in New York Mills
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56567 3,247 $69,919 $189,400 $719 2.6% 35.9% 77.2%