City

Russell, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Lyon County  ·  Minnesota

👥734Population
💰$81,979Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.5Median Age
🏠$123,000Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓32.5%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.9% Female 45.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89%Hispanic: 4.2%Asian: 1.4%Other: 4.2%Race
White89.0%
Hispanic4.2%
Asian1.4%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
33%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty2.6% ▼ 74% below avg
College Grads32.5% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 40% below avg
HS Graduate187 (37.1%)
Some College55 (10.9%)
Associates98 (19.4%)
Bachelors58 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree106 (21%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.1%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 19.4%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 21%Edu
HS Grad37.1%
Some College10.9%
Associates19.4%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.1%Renter: 10.9%Tenure
Owner89.1%
Renter10.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,979 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$123,000 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$675/mo
Total Housing Units331
Vacant Units28

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
60%
About Russell, MN

Russell is a city in Minnesota, located in Lyon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 734 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.5 years.

Economically, Russell is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,979 is near the national average. Approximately 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Russell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $675 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Russell is moderately educated. 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Russell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56169 734 $81,979 $123,000 $675 2.9% 32.5% 89.1%