City

Ponsford, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Becker County  ·  Minnesota

👥647Population
💰$55,673Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂58.2Median Age
🏠$268,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓37.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊12.1%Unemployment▲ 146% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41.3%Hispanic: 13.9%Other: 12.1%Race
White41.3%
Hispanic13.9%
Other12.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
14%
45–64
24%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty25.2% ▲ 152% above avg
College Grads37.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment12.1% ▲ 146% above avg
HS Graduate115 (25.9%)
Some College79 (17.8%)
Associates82 (18.5%)
Bachelors44 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree124 (27.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.9%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 27.9%Edu
HS Grad25.9%
Some College17.8%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate27.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.4%Renter: 20.6%Tenure
Owner79.4%
Renter20.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,673 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$268,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$688/mo
Total Housing Units570
Vacant Units288

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
56%
About Ponsford, MN

Ponsford is a city in Minnesota, located in Becker County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 647 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.2 years.

Economically, Ponsford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,673 is below the national average. Approximately 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Ponsford is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $268,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $688 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ponsford is moderately educated. 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 41.3%.

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

ZIP Codes in Ponsford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56575 647 $55,673 $268,800 $688 12.1% 37.8% 79.4%