City

Shelly, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Norman County  ·  Minnesota

👥261Population
💰$58,125Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$112,500Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓30.5%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊9.4%Unemployment▲ 91% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.0% Female 46.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.1%Hispanic: 9.2%Black: 5.4%Other: 8.1%Race
White75.1%
Hispanic9.2%
Black5.4%
Other8.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads30.5% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment9.4% ▲ 91% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.6%)
HS Graduate62 (37.1%)
Some College28 (16.8%)
Associates25 (15%)
Bachelors25 (15%)
Graduate Degree26 (15.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 37.1%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 15%Graduate: 15.6%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad37.1%
Some College16.8%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors15.0%
Graduate15.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96%Renter: 4%Tenure
Owner96.0%
Renter4.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,125 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$112,500 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units184
Vacant Units60

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
65%
About Shelly, MN

Shelly is a city in Minnesota, located in Norman County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 261 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Shelly is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,125 is below the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Shelly is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 96.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shelly is moderately educated. 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (75.1%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shelly
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56581 261 $58,125 $112,500 9.4% 30.5% 96.0%