City

Verndale, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Wadena County  ·  Minnesota

👥2,333Population
💰$69,688Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$165,600Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓33.2%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 42% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.2%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.5%Other: 10.6%Race
White87.2%
Hispanic0.8%
Black0.5%
Asian0.5%
Other10.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
24%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty5.0% ▼ 50% below avg
College Grads33.2% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 42% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.2%)
HS Graduate586 (40.2%)
Some College130 (8.9%)
Associates254 (17.4%)
Bachelors242 (16.6%)
Graduate Degree242 (16.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 40.2%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 16.6%Graduate: 16.6%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad40.2%
Some College8.9%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors16.6%
Graduate16.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.3%Renter: 12.7%Tenure
Owner87.3%
Renter12.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,688 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$165,600 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$585/mo
Total Housing Units1,072
Vacant Units151

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
60%
About Verndale, MN

Verndale is a city in Minnesota, located in Wadena County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,333 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.3 years.

Economically, Verndale is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,688 is near the national average. Approximately 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Verndale is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $165,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $585 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Verndale is moderately educated. 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Verndale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56481 2,333 $69,688 $165,600 $585 6.9% 33.2% 87.3%