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Grant County, MN
7 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Grant County, Minnesota.
Population
6,127
Land area
548sq mi
People per sq mi
11
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Grant County
Grant County at a glance
- Grant County is 84% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $73,917 a year, 17% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $191,000 (42% below Minnesota) and median rent is $797 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Elbow Lake (1,301), Hoffman (730) and Herman (441).
Local data for Grant County, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grant County, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,917
Poverty rate
11.6%
Median home value
$191,000
Prices +9.6% in a year
Median rent
$797/mo
Homeownership
79.2%
Bachelor's or higher
21.0%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,376), Norwegian Americans (1,832), Swedish Americans (579).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,792
1,904 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,403
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$82M
FY 2026, $13,507 per person
PPP loans
$17.7M
628 loans, 1,965 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$95K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Grant County, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.3%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home14.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grant County, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
499
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 1°F
26.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grant County, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Grant County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Grant County, MN?
- Elbow Lake is the largest city or town in Grant County, with about 1,301 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Grant County?
- Grant County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 56248, 56274, 56309, 56311, 56339.
- What is the population of Grant County, MN?
- About 6,127 people live in Grant County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Grant County?
- Grant County borders Otter Tail County, Douglas County, Pope County, Stevens County, Wilkin County, Traverse County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023