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Sabin, MN
City in Clay County, Minnesota.
Population
718
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,583
ZIP codes
0
Sabin and its ZIP codes
Sabin at a glance
- Sabin is about 22 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $128,500, 44% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $265,700 (19% below Minnesota).
Local data for Sabin, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sabin, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$128,500
Poverty rate
0.7%
Median home value
$265,700
Homeownership
98.4%
Bachelor's or higher
32.4%
Median age
36.0
Average commute
21.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (274), Norwegian Americans (258), Irish Americans (60).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clay County. PPP loans are for Sabin.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,501
19,568 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,518
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$356M
FY 2026, $5,446 per person
How people get to work
Sabin, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home10.2%
Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sabin, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
729
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
177
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / -2°F
24.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sabin, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
7.8%
U.S. 12.1% -4.3 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near Sabin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BakerCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1 |
| Briarwood, NDCity | 6.8 mi | 0.1 |
| DilworthCity | 7.1 mi | 3.5 |
| GlyndonCity | 7.2 mi | 1.6 |
| MoorheadCity | 8.2 mi | 22.3 |
| Frontier, NDCity | 8.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Prairie Rose, NDCity | 9 mi | 0 |
| ComstockCity | 9.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Fargo, NDCity | 9.6 mi | 51.5 |
| Oxbow, NDCity | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| Horace, NDCity | 13 mi | 12.7 |
| West Fargo, NDCity | 13 mi | 16.2 |
| North River, NDCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Reile's Acres, NDCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| BarnesvilleCity | 14 mi | 2 |
| WolvertonCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sabin, MN in?
- Sabin is in Clay County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Sabin, MN?
- About 718 people live in Sabin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sabin?
- Nearby places include Baker (6.6 mi), Briarwood, ND (6.8 mi), Dilworth (7.1 mi), Glyndon (7.2 mi), Moorhead (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023