City

Staples, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Todd County  ·  Minnesota

👥5,018Population
💰$58,009Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂42.7Median Age
🏠$177,500Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓34.9%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.1%Hispanic: 6.5%Black: 1.3%Other: 4.7%Race
White86.1%
Hispanic6.5%
Black1.3%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads34.9% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma23 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,002 (31.5%)
Some College488 (15.4%)
Associates558 (17.6%)
Bachelors369 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree739 (23.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 23.2%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad31.5%
Some College15.4%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate23.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.6%Renter: 21.4%Tenure
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,009 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$177,500 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$856/mo
Total Housing Units2,341
Vacant Units340

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
59%
About Staples, MN

Staples is a city in Minnesota, located in Todd County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,018 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.7 years.

Economically, Staples is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,009 is below the national average. Approximately 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Staples is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $177,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $856 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Staples is moderately educated. 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.09%).

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

ZIP Codes in Staples
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56479 5,018 $58,009 $177,500 $856 3.9% 34.9% 78.6%