City

Westbrook, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Cottonwood County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,300Population
💰$49,779Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂44.9Median Age
🏠$124,100Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 65% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.2%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 0.3%Asian: 3.8%Other: 1.1%Race
White92.2%
Hispanic2.1%
Black0.3%
Asian3.8%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
11%
25–44
19%
45–64
23%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.08
Below Poverty19.2% ▲ 92% above avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 65% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (2.2%)
HS Graduate324 (37.8%)
Some College73 (8.5%)
Associates140 (16.3%)
Bachelors102 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree200 (23.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 37.8%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad37.8%
Some College8.5%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.8%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,779 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$124,100 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$635/mo
Total Housing Units668
Vacant Units53

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
65%
About Westbrook, MN

Westbrook is a city in Minnesota, located in Cottonwood County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,300 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.9 years.

Economically, Westbrook is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,779 is below the national average. Approximately 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Westbrook is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $635 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Westbrook is moderately educated. 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in Westbrook
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56183 1,300 $49,779 $124,100 $635 1.7% 35.2% 73.2%