City

Watson, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Chippewa County  ·  Minnesota

👥301Population
💰$58,333Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$86,100Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓39.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.4%Hispanic: 0.3%Asian: 8%Other: 4.3%Race
White87.4%
Hispanic0.3%
Asian8.0%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
21%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
31%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty13.6% ▲ 36% above avg
College Grads39.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (1.1%)
HS Graduate57 (31%)
Some College34 (18.5%)
Associates19 (10.3%)
Bachelors32 (17.4%)
Graduate Degree40 (21.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 31%Some College: 18.5%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 17.4%Graduate: 21.7%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad31.0%
Some College18.5%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors17.4%
Graduate21.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.7%Renter: 21.3%Tenure
Owner78.7%
Renter21.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,333 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$86,100 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$706/mo
Total Housing Units136

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
67%
About Watson, MN

Watson is a city in Minnesota, located in Chippewa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 301 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Watson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,333 is below the national average. Approximately 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Watson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $86,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $706 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Watson is moderately educated. 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.38%).

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

ZIP Codes in Watson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56295 301 $58,333 $86,100 $706 3.6% 39.1% 78.7%