City

Ruthton, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Pipestone County  ·  Minnesota

👥486Population
💰$54,821Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂50.3Median Age
🏠$101,000Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓34.7%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.3% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.7%Hispanic: 4.9%Other: 1.7%Race
White89.7%
Hispanic4.9%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
13%
45–64
36%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.03
Below Poverty14.2% ▲ 42% above avg
College Grads34.7% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
HS Graduate139 (42.6%)
Some College26 (8%)
Associates48 (14.7%)
Bachelors70 (21.5%)
Graduate Degree43 (13.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 42.6%Some College: 8%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 21.5%Graduate: 13.2%Edu
HS Grad42.6%
Some College8.0%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors21.5%
Graduate13.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,821 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$101,000 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$824/mo
Total Housing Units264
Vacant Units25

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
70%
About Ruthton, MN

Ruthton is a city in Minnesota, located in Pipestone County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 486 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.3 years.

Economically, Ruthton is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,821 is below the national average. Approximately 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ruthton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $824 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ruthton is moderately educated. 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ruthton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56170 486 $54,821 $101,000 $824 4.1% 34.7% 84.9%