City

Park Rapids, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Hubbard County  ·  Minnesota

👥10,859Population
💰$68,351Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂48.9Median Age
🏠$260,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓47.1%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4.1%Race
White91.0%
Hispanic2.1%
Black0.4%
Asian0.2%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
25%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads47.1% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma54 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,912 (25.6%)
Some College949 (12.7%)
Associates1,037 (13.9%)
Bachelors1,228 (16.4%)
Graduate Degree2,297 (30.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 25.6%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 16.4%Graduate: 30.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad25.6%
Some College12.7%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors16.4%
Graduate30.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.4%Renter: 26.6%Tenure
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,351 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$260,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$929/mo
Total Housing Units7,478
Vacant Units2,824

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
59%
About Park Rapids, MN

Park Rapids is a city in Minnesota, located in Hubbard County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,859 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.9 years.

Economically, Park Rapids is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,351 is near the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Park Rapids is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $260,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $929 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Park Rapids is well-educated. 47.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Park Rapids
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56470 10,859 $68,351 $260,500 $929 4.7% 47.1% 73.4%