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Wilkin County, MN
8 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Wilkin County, Minnesota.
Population
6,371
Land area
751sq mi
People per sq mi
8
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Wilkin County
Wilkin County at a glance
- Wilkin County is 88% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $71,410 a year, 20% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $182,200 (45% below Minnesota) and median rent is $564 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Breckenridge (3,349), Rothsay (454) and Campbell (245).
Local data for Wilkin County, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wilkin County, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,410
Poverty rate
14.1%
Median home value
$182,200
Prices +6.7% in a year
Median rent
$564/mo
Homeownership
79.7%
Bachelor's or higher
23.0%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,594), Norwegian Americans (1,614), Irish Americans (511).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,897
1,649 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,320
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$71.8M
FY 2026, $11,036 per person
PPP loans
$16.71M
523 loans, 2,011 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$118K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Wilkin County, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.6%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wilkin County, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
620
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
35
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / -1°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wilkin County, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
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 Wilkin County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Wilkin County, MN?
- Breckenridge is the largest city or town in Wilkin County, with about 3,349 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Wilkin County?
- Wilkin County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 56520, 56522, 56543, 56553, 56565.
- What is the population of Wilkin County, MN?
- About 6,371 people live in Wilkin County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Wilkin County?
- Wilkin County borders Clay County, Otter Tail County, Richland County, ND, Grant County, Traverse County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023