City

Rushmore, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Nobles County  ·  Minnesota

👥833Population
💰$65,417Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂36.5Median Age
🏠$163,200Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓32.7%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80%Hispanic: 15.9%Black: 0.1%Other: 4.1%Race
White80.0%
Hispanic15.9%
Black0.1%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads32.7% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.8%)
HS Graduate191 (39.5%)
Some College57 (11.8%)
Associates73 (15.1%)
Bachelors80 (16.6%)
Graduate Degree78 (16.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 39.5%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 16.6%Graduate: 16.1%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad39.5%
Some College11.8%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors16.6%
Graduate16.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.9%Renter: 15.1%Tenure
Owner84.9%
Renter15.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,417 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$163,200 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$725/mo
Total Housing Units374
Vacant Units36

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
67%
About Rushmore, MN

Rushmore is a city in Minnesota, located in Nobles County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 833 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.5 years.

Economically, Rushmore is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,417 is near the national average. Approximately 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Rushmore is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $163,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $725 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rushmore is moderately educated. 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (79.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rushmore
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56168 833 $65,417 $163,200 $725 2.3% 32.7% 84.9%