City

Sandstone, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Pine County  ·  Minnesota

👥4,409Population
💰$57,500Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂43.0Median Age
🏠$188,900Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓27.6%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.3% Female 38.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.6%Hispanic: 7.3%Black: 6.8%Asian: 1.4%Other: 3.4%Race
White76.6%
Hispanic7.3%
Black6.8%
Asian1.4%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
10%
18–24
7%
25–44
31%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty13.6% ▲ 36% above avg
College Grads27.6% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma28 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,113 (35.4%)
Some College806 (25.7%)
Associates327 (10.4%)
Bachelors346 (11%)
Graduate Degree522 (16.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 35.4%Some College: 25.7%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 16.6%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad35.4%
Some College25.7%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate16.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.6%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.6%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,500 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$188,900 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,025/mo
Total Housing Units2,425
Vacant Units939

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
60%
About Sandstone, MN

Sandstone is a city in Minnesota, located in Pine County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,409 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43 years.

Economically, Sandstone is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,500 is below the national average. Approximately 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Sandstone is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $188,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,025 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sandstone is moderately educated. 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (76.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sandstone
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55072 4,409 $57,500 $188,900 $1,025 5.2% 27.6% 73.6%