Traverse County, MN ZIP Codes
Minnesota (MN) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
3,286
population (2021)
-7.6%
pop change since 2010
27155
FIPS code
Traverse County ZIP code map
About Traverse County
Traverse County is located in Minnesota and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 3,286 as of 2021,
a decrease of
7.6% from 3,558 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Traverse County is 27155.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 3,286 |
| 2010 population | 3,558 |
| Change | -7.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| FIPS code | 27155 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Traverse County
ZIP codes for Traverse County, MN (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56219 | Browns Valley | Traverse | View map |
| 56236 | Dumont | Traverse | View map |
| 56296 | Wheaton | Traverse | View map |
| 56583 | Tintah | Traverse | View map |
Demographics & statistics
3,432
Population
46.6
Median age
$62,069
Median household income
$35,950
Per capita income
$145,925
Median home value
$325
Median monthly rent
81.4%
Home ownership
10.2%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
1,617
Housing units
16.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
111
Under 5
102
109
5–9
99
110
10–14
101
98
15–19
90
96
20–24
88
153
25–34
139
190
35–44
174
174
45–54
159
145
55–59
132
134
60–64
123
256
65–74
233
115
75–84
104
103
85+
94
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 731 | 22.3% |
| 18 and over | 2,701 | 77.7% |
| 65 and over | 905 | 22.6% |
| Median age | 46.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
9.8%
Two or more races
2.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
Other race
1.6%
Black or African American
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,916 | 83.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 341 | 9.8% |
| Two or more races | 101 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 55 | 1.6% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 0.5% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
9.0%
$25k–$35k
8.9%
$35k–$50k
13.2%
$50k–$75k
21.5%
$75k–$100k
9.7%
$100k–$150k
16.6%
$150k–$200k
6.5%
$200k+
7.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.5% |
| $200k+ | 7.7% |
| Median income | $62,069 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
21.4%
$50k–$100k
17.9%
$100k–$150k
14.9%
$150k–$200k
7.0%
$200k–$300k
15.2%
$300k–$500k
15.6%
$500k–$1M
5.5%
$1M+
2.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $145,925 |
| Median rent / month | $325 |
| Owner occupied | 81.4% |
| Renter occupied | 18.6% |
| Vacant | 20.2% |
| Single-family detached | 88.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.4% |
| Mobile homes | 5.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.33 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 34.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% |
| 3 or more | 35.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.0% |
| Electricity | 26.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 64.8% |
| Fuel oil | 7.3% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 734 | 53.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 69 | 4.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 307 | 22.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 388 | 20.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 361 | 24.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 616 | 35.5% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.7% | 14.5% |
| Married | 55.2% | 61.7% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 14.5% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 8.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
3.7%
HS graduate
38.8%
Some college, no degree
19.5%
Associate's degree
20.2%
Bachelor's degree
13.1%
Graduate / professional
3.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 24 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 63 | 10.3% |
| Elementary school | 331 | 54.6% |
| High school | 154 | 18.9% |
| College / grad school | 68 | 10.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.3%
Agriculture & mining
22.6%
Manufacturing
9.1%
Retail trade
7.9%
Wholesale trade
7.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Professional & management
5.3%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Construction
4.4%
Other services
3.4%
Public administration
3.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.0%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.0% |
| Service | 15.6% |
| Sales & office | 17.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.9% |
| Production & transportation | 15.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 63.3% |
| Government | 17.1% |
| Self-employed | 19.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.4% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 4.1% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.0 |
Poverty
All people
10.2%
Under 18 years
15.3%
18 and over
8.3%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
14.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.2% |
| Retirement income | 18.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.5% |
| High cholesterol | 33.9% |
| Heart disease | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 29.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 9.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.3% |
| No physical activity | 24.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.2% |
| Poor mental health | 12.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.9% |
| No health insurance | 10.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.9% |
| Visited dentist | 66.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.4% |
| Teeth loss | 12.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 236 | 9.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.4% |
| Under 18 | 11.3% |
| 18–64 years | 12.7% |
| 65 and over | 19.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.9% |
| Public insurance | 43.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,219 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 64 | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 53 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,360 | 98.0% |
| Born in same state | 3,357 | 97.9% |
| Born in different state | 2,219 | 69.7% |
| Foreign born | 3 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 72 | 2.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 24 | 20.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 536 | 15.6% |
| Italian | 231 | 6.7% |
| French | 174 | 5.1% |
| Arab | 129 | 3.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 49 | 1.4% |
| English | 27 | 0.8% |
| German | 20 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 8 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.8% |
| Internet access | 92.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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