City

Austin, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Mower County  ·  Minnesota

👥29,438Population
💰$68,205Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂37.4Median Age
🏠$161,800Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓37.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67%Hispanic: 16.4%Black: 4.8%Asian: 7.5%Other: 2.9%Race
White67.0%
Hispanic16.4%
Black4.8%
Asian7.5%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
21%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty13.7% ▲ 37% above avg
College Grads37.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma930 (5.2%)
HS Graduate5,337 (29.9%)
Some College2,507 (14%)
Associates2,382 (13.3%)
Bachelors2,396 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree4,306 (24.1%)

Education

No HS: 5.2%HS Grad: 29.9%Some College: 14%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 24.1%Edu
No HS5.2%
HS Grad29.9%
Some College14.0%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate24.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.2%Renter: 27.9%Tenure
Owner72.2%
Renter27.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,205 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$161,800 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$864/mo
Total Housing Units12,443
Vacant Units1,070

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
63%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
57%
About Austin, MN

Austin is a city in Minnesota, located in Mower County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 29,438 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.4 years.

Economically, Austin is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,205 is near the national average. Approximately 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Austin is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $864 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Austin is moderately educated. 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (67.03%).

Austin, MN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Austin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55912 29,438 $68,205 $161,800 $864 4.2% 37.5% 72.2%