City

Wheaton, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Traverse County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,861Population
💰$57,051Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂46.6Median Age
🏠$98,600Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓36.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 27% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.4%Hispanic: 9%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.9%Race
White85.4%
Hispanic9.0%
Black0.9%
Asian0.3%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
19%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.05
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads36.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 27% above avg
HS Graduate397 (31.9%)
Some College193 (15.5%)
Associates199 (16%)
Bachelors205 (16.5%)
Graduate Degree250 (20.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.9%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 16.5%Graduate: 20.1%Edu
HS Grad31.9%
Some College15.5%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors16.5%
Graduate20.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.5%Renter: 19.5%Tenure
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,051 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$98,600 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$583/mo
Total Housing Units1,043
Vacant Units171

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
67%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
60%
About Wheaton, MN

Wheaton is a city in Minnesota, located in Traverse County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,861 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.6 years.

Economically, Wheaton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,051 is below the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Wheaton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $98,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $583 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wheaton is moderately educated. 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wheaton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56296 1,861 $57,051 $98,600 $583 6.2% 36.6% 80.5%