City

Trail, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Minnesota

👥304Population
💰$68,333Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂45.7Median Age
🏠$138,800Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓24.2%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Black: 1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2%Race
White96.7%
Black1.0%
Asian0.3%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
22%
45–64
22%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty16.1% ▲ 61% above avg
College Grads24.2% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate113 (53.6%)
Some College22 (10.4%)
Associates25 (11.8%)
Bachelors19 (9%)
Graduate Degree32 (15.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 53.6%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 15.2%Edu
HS Grad53.6%
Some College10.4%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate15.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,333 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$138,800 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units171
Vacant Units47

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Walked
18%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Trail, MN

Trail is a city in Minnesota, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 304 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.7 years.

Economically, Trail is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,333 is near the national average. Approximately 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Trail is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $138,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 96.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Trail is less-educated. 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in Trail
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56684 304 $68,333 $138,800 4.8% 24.2% 96.0%