City

Brownton, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  McLeod County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,412Population
💰$97,976Median HH Income▲ 28% above avg
🎂46.2Median Age
🏠$214,100Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓31.1%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 4.2%Other: 1.4%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic4.2%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty5.2% ▼ 48% below avg
College Grads31.1% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.4%)
HS Graduate359 (38.4%)
Some College111 (11.9%)
Associates170 (18.2%)
Bachelors161 (17.2%)
Graduate Degree130 (13.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 38.4%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 18.2%Bachelors: 17.2%Graduate: 13.9%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad38.4%
Some College11.9%
Associates18.2%
Bachelors17.2%
Graduate13.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.4%Renter: 9.6%Tenure
Owner90.4%
Renter9.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$97,976 ▲ 28% above avg
Median Home Value$214,100 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$879/mo
Total Housing Units630
Vacant Units90

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
64%
About Brownton, MN

Brownton is a city in Minnesota, located in McLeod County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,412 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.2 years.

Economically, Brownton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $97,976 is above the national average. Approximately 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Brownton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $214,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $879 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brownton is moderately educated. 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Brownton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55312 1,412 $97,976 $214,100 $879 3.5% 31.1% 90.4%