City

Blooming Prairie, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Steele County  ·  Minnesota

👥3,531Population
💰$76,310Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$193,300Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓41.8%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 76% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.5%Hispanic: 8.6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.3%Race
White87.5%
Hispanic8.6%
Asian0.1%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty4.6% ▼ 54% below avg
College Grads41.8% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 76% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.1%)
HS Graduate712 (31.2%)
Some College297 (13%)
Associates318 (13.9%)
Bachelors383 (16.8%)
Graduate Degree572 (25%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 31.2%Some College: 13%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 16.8%Graduate: 25%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad31.2%
Some College13.0%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors16.8%
Graduate25.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.5%Renter: 11.5%Tenure
Owner88.5%
Renter11.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,310 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$193,300 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$692/mo
Total Housing Units1,489
Vacant Units87

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
65%
About Blooming Prairie, MN

Blooming Prairie is a city in Minnesota, located in Steele County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,531 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Blooming Prairie is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,310 is near the national average. Approximately 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Blooming Prairie is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $193,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $692 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Blooming Prairie is well-educated. 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.51%).

Blooming Prairie, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Blooming Prairie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55917 3,531 $76,310 $193,300 $692 1.2% 41.8% 88.5%