City

Wahkon, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Mille Lacs County  ·  Minnesota

👥641Population
💰$52,344Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂54.4Median Age
🏠$261,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓30.1%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 31% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85%Hispanic: 4.8%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.4%Race
White85.0%
Hispanic4.8%
Asian0.5%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
16%
18–24
3%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.03
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads30.1% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 31% above avg
HS Graduate137 (29.2%)
Some College126 (26.9%)
Associates65 (13.9%)
Bachelors53 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree88 (18.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.2%Some College: 26.9%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 18.8%Edu
HS Grad29.2%
Some College26.9%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate18.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.5%Renter: 22.5%Tenure
Owner77.5%
Renter22.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,344 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$261,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$890/mo
Total Housing Units550
Vacant Units243

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
56%
About Wahkon, MN

Wahkon is a city in Minnesota, located in Mille Lacs County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 641 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.4 years.

Economically, Wahkon is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,344 is below the national average. Approximately 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Wahkon is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $261,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $890 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wahkon is moderately educated. 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wahkon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56386 641 $52,344 $261,700 $890 6.4% 30.1% 77.5%