City

Round Lake, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Nobles County  ·  Minnesota

👥615Population
💰$68,611Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂47.9Median Age
🏠$116,200Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓36.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.8% Female 45.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.5%Hispanic: 6.8%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.4%Race
White88.5%
Hispanic6.8%
Black1.1%
Asian0.2%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
9%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty5.2% ▼ 48% below avg
College Grads36.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.2%)
HS Graduate187 (42.9%)
Some College42 (9.6%)
Associates47 (10.8%)
Bachelors91 (20.9%)
Graduate Degree68 (15.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 42.9%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 20.9%Graduate: 15.6%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad42.9%
Some College9.6%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors20.9%
Graduate15.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,611 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$116,200 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$579/mo
Total Housing Units317
Vacant Units37

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
63%
About Round Lake, MN

Round Lake is a city in Minnesota, located in Nobles County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 615 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.9 years.

Economically, Round Lake is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,611 is near the national average. Approximately 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Round Lake is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $579 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Round Lake is moderately educated. 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.46%).

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

ZIP Codes in Round Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56167 615 $68,611 $116,200 $579 3.1% 36.5% 80.4%