City

Butterfield, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Watonwan County  ·  Minnesota

👥925Population
💰$72,708Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.7Median Age
🏠$117,400Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓31.1%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 37% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.1%Hispanic: 19%Asian: 2.9%Other: 2.9%Race
White75.1%
Hispanic19.0%
Asian2.9%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
23%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads31.1% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 37% above avg
No HS Diploma27 (4.6%)
HS Graduate225 (38.6%)
Some College71 (12.2%)
Associates79 (13.6%)
Bachelors82 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree99 (17%)

Education

No HS: 4.6%HS Grad: 38.6%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 17%Edu
No HS4.6%
HS Grad38.6%
Some College12.2%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.1%Renter: 12.9%Tenure
Owner87.1%
Renter12.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,708 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$117,400 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$699/mo
Total Housing Units426
Vacant Units47

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
60%
About Butterfield, MN

Butterfield is a city in Minnesota, located in Watonwan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 925 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.7 years.

Economically, Butterfield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,708 is near the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Butterfield is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $117,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $699 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Butterfield is moderately educated. 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (75.14%).

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

ZIP Codes in Butterfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56120 925 $72,708 $117,400 $699 6.7% 31.1% 87.1%