City

Watkins, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Meeker County  ·  Minnesota

👥2,509Population
💰$92,109Median HH Income▲ 21% above avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$252,700Median Home Value▼ 9% below avg
🎓26.5%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 49% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.4%Hispanic: 2.4%Other: 2.1%Race
White95.4%
Hispanic2.4%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
23%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty5.0% ▼ 50% below avg
College Grads26.5% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 49% below avg
No HS Diploma26 (1.7%)
HS Graduate636 (40.9%)
Some College199 (12.8%)
Associates283 (18.2%)
Bachelors219 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree193 (12.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 40.9%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 18.2%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 12.4%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad40.9%
Some College12.8%
Associates18.2%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate12.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.3%Renter: 15.7%Tenure
Owner84.3%
Renter15.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$92,109 ▲ 21% above avg
Median Home Value$252,700 ▼ 9% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$755/mo
Total Housing Units1,037
Vacant Units120

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
60%
About Watkins, MN

Watkins is a city in Minnesota, located in Meeker County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,509 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Watkins is a middle-income community. The median household income of $92,109 is above the national average. Approximately 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Watkins is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $252,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $755 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Watkins is moderately educated. 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.42%).

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

ZIP Codes in Watkins
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55389 2,509 $92,109 $252,700 $755 2.5% 26.5% 84.3%