City

Wright, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Carlton County  ·  Minnesota

👥611Population
💰$78,929Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.8Median Age
🏠$216,200Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓35.7%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.6%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.2%
Asian0.3%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
3%
25–44
22%
45–64
22%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads35.7% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma11 (2.6%)
HS Graduate130 (30.5%)
Some College53 (12.4%)
Associates80 (18.8%)
Bachelors63 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree89 (20.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 30.5%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad30.5%
Some College12.4%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.7%Renter: 12.3%Tenure
Owner87.7%
Renter12.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,929 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$216,200 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$645/mo
Total Housing Units447
Vacant Units211

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
61%
About Wright, MN

Wright is a city in Minnesota, located in Carlton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 611 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.8 years.

Economically, Wright is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,929 is near the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Wright is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $216,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $645 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wright is moderately educated. 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.78%).

Wright, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Wright
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55798 611 $78,929 $216,200 $645 5.2% 35.7% 87.7%