City

Palisade, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Aitkin County  ·  Minnesota

👥965Population
💰$60,109Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂60.2Median Age
🏠$222,300Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓26.6%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 30% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.9% Female 45.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.7%Hispanic: 0.2%Other: 7.9%Race
White89.7%
Hispanic0.2%
Other7.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
8%
18–24
4%
25–44
13%
45–64
38%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.95
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads26.6% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 30% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate317 (41.1%)
Some College92 (11.9%)
Associates157 (20.3%)
Bachelors100 (13%)
Graduate Degree105 (13.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 41.1%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 20.3%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 13.6%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad41.1%
Some College11.9%
Associates20.3%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate13.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.5%Renter: 6.5%Tenure
Owner93.5%
Renter6.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,109 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$222,300 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$925/mo
Total Housing Units1,162
Vacant Units668

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
55%
About Palisade, MN

Palisade is a city in Minnesota, located in Aitkin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 965 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.2 years.

Economically, Palisade is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,109 is below the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Palisade is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $222,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $925 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Palisade is moderately educated. 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Palisade
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56469 965 $60,109 $222,300 $925 6.4% 26.6% 93.5%