City

Vergas, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Otter Tail County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,299Population
💰$83,203Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂55.5Median Age
🏠$336,800Median Home Value▲ 21% above avg
🎓47.9%College Grads▲ 24% above avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Hispanic: 0.6%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3%Race
White96.0%
Hispanic0.6%
Asian0.2%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
3%
25–44
17%
45–64
28%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads47.9% ▲ 24% above avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.7%)
HS Graduate256 (26.7%)
Some College81 (8.4%)
Associates156 (16.3%)
Bachelors172 (17.9%)
Graduate Degree287 (29.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 26.7%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 17.9%Graduate: 29.9%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad26.7%
Some College8.4%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors17.9%
Graduate29.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.9%Renter: 11.1%Tenure
Owner88.9%
Renter11.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,203 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$336,800 ▲ 21% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$810/mo
Total Housing Units1,112
Vacant Units515

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
65%
About Vergas, MN

Vergas is a city in Minnesota, located in Otter Tail County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,299 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.5 years.

Economically, Vergas is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,203 is near the national average. Approximately 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Vergas is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $336,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $810 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vergas is well-educated. 47.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96%).

Vergas, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Vergas
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56587 1,299 $83,203 $336,800 $810 2.5% 47.9% 88.9%