City

Belle Plaine, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Scott County  ·  Minnesota

👥9,672Population
💰$99,628Median HH Income▲ 31% above avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$296,400Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓43.6%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 86% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.4%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 2.9%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.2%Race
White92.4%
Hispanic0.9%
Black2.9%
Asian0.1%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty2.6% ▼ 74% below avg
College Grads43.6% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 86% below avg
No HS Diploma153 (2.5%)
HS Graduate1,712 (28.1%)
Some College664 (10.9%)
Associates905 (14.9%)
Bachelors913 (15%)
Graduate Degree1,741 (28.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 28.1%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 15%Graduate: 28.6%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad28.1%
Some College10.9%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors15.0%
Graduate28.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.5%Renter: 14.5%Tenure
Owner85.5%
Renter14.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
42%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$99,628 ▲ 31% above avg
Median Home Value$296,400 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,356/mo
Total Housing Units3,546
Vacant Units105

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
60%
About Belle Plaine, MN

Belle Plaine is a city in Minnesota, located in Scott County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,672 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.8 years.

Economically, Belle Plaine is a middle-income community. The median household income of $99,628 is above the national average. Approximately 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Belle Plaine is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $296,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,356 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Belle Plaine is well-educated. 43.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.41%).

Belle Plaine, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Belle Plaine
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56011 9,672 $99,628 $296,400 $1,356 0.7% 43.6% 85.5%