City

Nielsville, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Minnesota

👥106Population
💰$42,188Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂54.1Median Age
🏠$154,200Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓37.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.5%Hispanic: 24.5%Other: 0.9%Race
White74.5%
Hispanic24.5%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
25–44
15%
45–64
42%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty32.1% ▲ 221% above avg
College Grads37.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
HS Graduate20 (24.7%)
Some College14 (17.3%)
Associates17 (21%)
Bachelors18 (22.2%)
Graduate Degree12 (14.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.7%Some College: 17.3%Associates: 21%Bachelors: 22.2%Graduate: 14.8%Edu
HS Grad24.7%
Some College17.3%
Associates21.0%
Bachelors22.2%
Graduate14.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.8%Renter: 10.2%Tenure
Owner89.8%
Renter10.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,188 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$154,200 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$450/mo
Total Housing Units71
Vacant Units22

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
15%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Work From Home
29%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
61%
About Nielsville, MN

Nielsville is a city in Minnesota, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 106 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.1 years.

Economically, Nielsville is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,188 is below the national average. Approximately 32.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Nielsville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $450 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nielsville is moderately educated. 37.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (74.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nielsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56568 106 $42,188 $154,200 $450 2.1% 37.0% 89.8%