City

Rothsay, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Wilkin County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,070Population
💰$95,288Median HH Income▲ 25% above avg
🎂37.2Median Age
🏠$210,500Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓44.9%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 82% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.7%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.7%Race
White95.7%
Hispanic1.6%
Black0.7%
Asian0.1%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 60% below avg
College Grads44.9% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 82% below avg
HS Graduate248 (35.5%)
Some College71 (10.2%)
Associates66 (9.4%)
Bachelors129 (18.5%)
Graduate Degree185 (26.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.5%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 9.4%Bachelors: 18.5%Graduate: 26.5%Edu
HS Grad35.5%
Some College10.2%
Associates9.4%
Bachelors18.5%
Graduate26.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.2%Renter: 8.8%Tenure
Owner91.2%
Renter8.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,288 ▲ 25% above avg
Median Home Value$210,500 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$923/mo
Total Housing Units425
Vacant Units26

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
62%
About Rothsay, MN

Rothsay is a city in Minnesota, located in Wilkin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,070 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.2 years.

Economically, Rothsay is a middle-income community. The median household income of $95,288 is above the national average. Approximately 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Rothsay is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $210,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $923 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rothsay is well-educated. 44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rothsay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56579 1,070 $95,288 $210,500 $923 0.9% 44.9% 91.2%