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Willmar, MN
City in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 56201.
Population
21,378
Land area
14.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,502
ZIP codes
1
Willmar and its ZIP codes
Willmar at a glance
- Willmar is about 21 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 56th among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $62,280, 30% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $198,400 (40% below Minnesota) and median rent is $910 a month.
Local data for Willmar, MN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools15
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks8
- Post Offices1
- Parks22
- Grocery Stores16
- Restaurants75
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care3
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment8
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places4
Housing and community stats
Willmar, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,280
Poverty rate
13.1%
Median home value
$198,400
Median rent
$910/mo
Homeownership
59.4%
Bachelor's or higher
25.3%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
12.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,172), Mexican Americans (2,882), Norwegian Americans (2,420).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kandiyohi County. PPP loans are for Willmar.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,758
23,281 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,147
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$379M
FY 2026, $8,674 per person
PPP loans
$116M
1,026 loans, 14,073 jobs reported
How people get to work
Willmar, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.8%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 12.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Willmar, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
550
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
16
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 3°F
28.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Willmar, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Willmar
1 in or overlapping Willmar. Population shown
Cities near Willmar
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PennockCity | 5.9 mi | 1 |
| KandiyohiCity | 6.2 mi | 0.4 |
| SpicerCity | 9.7 mi | 1.2 |
| RaymondCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| BlomkestCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| KerkhovenCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| New LondonCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| AtwaterCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| PrinsburgCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| Lake LillianCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| MurdockCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| SunburgCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| Grove CityCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| Clara CityCity | 19 mi | 1.9 |
| CosmosCity | 22 mi | 1 |
| De GraffCity | 22 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Willmar, MN in?
- Willmar is in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Willmar, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Willmar include 56201.
- What is the population of Willmar, MN?
- About 21,378 people live in Willmar, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Willmar?
- Nearby places include Pennock (5.9 mi), Kandiyohi (6.2 mi), Spicer (9.7 mi), Raymond (11 mi), Blomkest (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023