City

Reading, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Nobles County  ·  Minnesota

👥334Population
💰$100,179Median HH Income▲ 31% above avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$207,500Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓45.1%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.1% Female 44.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.3%Hispanic: 18%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.1%Race
White79.3%
Hispanic18.0%
Asian0.3%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
19%
45–64
28%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty18.3% ▲ 83% above avg
College Grads45.1% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 32% below avg
HS Graduate54 (26.5%)
Some College23 (11.3%)
Associates35 (17.2%)
Bachelors68 (33.3%)
Graduate Degree24 (11.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.5%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 33.3%Graduate: 11.8%Edu
HS Grad26.5%
Some College11.3%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors33.3%
Graduate11.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.4%Renter: 19.6%Tenure
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$100,179 ▲ 31% above avg
Median Home Value$207,500 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$842/mo
Total Housing Units152
Vacant Units9

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Walked
12%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
59%
About Reading, MN

Reading is a city in Minnesota, located in Nobles County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 334 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45 years.

Economically, Reading is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $100,179 is above the national average. Approximately 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Reading is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $207,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $842 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Reading is well-educated. 45.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (79.34%).

Reading, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Reading
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56165 334 $100,179 $207,500 $842 3.4% 45.1% 80.4%