City

Waubun, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Mahnomen County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,939Population
💰$67,431Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$207,800Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓38.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊8.4%Unemployment▲ 72% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.2%Hispanic: 1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 20.3%Race
White51.2%
Hispanic1.0%
Asian0.1%
Other20.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads38.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment8.4% ▲ 72% above avg
No HS Diploma12 (1%)
HS Graduate397 (32.3%)
Some College183 (14.9%)
Associates163 (13.3%)
Bachelors153 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree321 (26.1%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 32.3%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 26.1%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad32.3%
Some College14.9%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate26.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.1%Renter: 13.9%Tenure
Owner86.1%
Renter13.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,431 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$207,800 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$682/mo
Total Housing Units1,289
Vacant Units556

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
63%
About Waubun, MN

Waubun is a city in Minnesota, located in Mahnomen County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,939 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Waubun is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,431 is near the national average. Approximately 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Waubun is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $207,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $682 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waubun is moderately educated. 38.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (51.21%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waubun
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56589 1,939 $67,431 $207,800 $682 8.4% 38.6% 86.1%