City

Pine River, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Cass County  ·  Minnesota

👥4,471Population
💰$55,741Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂46.7Median Age
🏠$220,500Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓33.8%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.6% Female 46.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 0.4%Asian: 1.4%Other: 6.2%Race
White89.0%
Hispanic1.7%
Black0.4%
Asian1.4%
Other6.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads33.8% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,029 (32.9%)
Some College501 (16%)
Associates531 (17%)
Bachelors373 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree684 (21.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 32.9%Some College: 16%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 21.9%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad32.9%
Some College16.0%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate21.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.7%Renter: 21.3%Tenure
Owner78.7%
Renter21.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,741 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$220,500 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$870/mo
Total Housing Units2,857
Vacant Units921

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Pine River, MN

Pine River is a city in Minnesota, located in Cass County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,471 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.7 years.

Economically, Pine River is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,741 is below the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Pine River is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $220,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $870 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pine River is moderately educated. 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pine River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56474 4,471 $55,741 $220,500 $870 3.5% 33.8% 78.7%