City

Willmar, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Kandiyohi County  ·  Minnesota

👥24,860Population
💰$68,054Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂36.5Median Age
🏠$199,100Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓40.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.9%Hispanic: 22%Black: 9.6%Asian: 2.1%Other: 1.4%Race
White63.9%
Hispanic22.0%
Black9.6%
Asian2.1%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty13.3% ▲ 33% above avg
College Grads40.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma696 (4.6%)
HS Graduate4,116 (27.4%)
Some College1,681 (11.2%)
Associates2,533 (16.8%)
Bachelors1,876 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree4,131 (27.5%)

Education

No HS: 4.6%HS Grad: 27.4%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 27.5%Edu
No HS4.6%
HS Grad27.4%
Some College11.2%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate27.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.5%Renter: 38.5%Tenure
Owner61.5%
Renter38.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,054 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$199,100 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$832/mo
Total Housing Units10,441
Vacant Units748

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
71%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
56%
About Willmar, MN

Willmar is a city in Minnesota, located in Kandiyohi County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 24,860 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.5 years.

Economically, Willmar is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,054 is near the national average. Approximately 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Willmar is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $199,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $832 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Willmar is moderately educated. 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (63.85%).

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

ZIP Codes in Willmar
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56201 24,860 $68,054 $199,100 $832 4.3% 40.0% 61.5%