Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 7.6% ▼ 24% below avg |
| College Grads | 37.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 33% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 135 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,634 (34.4%) |
| Some College | 2,807 (11.2%) |
| Associates | 4,072 (16.2%) |
| Bachelors | 4,384 (17.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,092 (20.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $80,119 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $236,108 ▼ 15% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $891/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 16,410 |
| Vacant Units | 1,016 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
McLeod County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 37,847 residents. With a median age of 42.1, it is a middle-aged county.
McLeod County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $80,118 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.6% is well below the national average.
Housing in McLeod County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $236,108 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $890. Homeownership rates are high at 78.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of McLeod County are primarily White (89.1%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
McLeod County, MN is a middle-income area in Minnesota. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55312 | Brownton | 1,412 | $97,976 | $214,100 | $879 | 3.5% | 31.1% |
| 55336 | Glencoe | 8,266 | $73,314 | $235,600 | $921 | 3.1% | 29.0% |
| 55350 | Hutchinson | 18,567 | $78,663 | $238,600 | $934 | 3.9% | 45.0% |
| 55354 | Lester Prairie | 3,089 | $94,950 | $243,600 | $761 | 0.7% | 33.5% |
| 55370 | Plato | 627 | $117,344 | $332,100 | — | 1.5% | 32.5% |
| 55381 | Silver Lake | 2,001 | $87,011 | $233,400 | $775 | 5.7% | 28.9% |
| 55385 | Stewart | 1,285 | $75,365 | $180,500 | $735 | 0.9% | 31.0% |
| 55395 | Winsted | 2,600 | $72,901 | $229,400 | $812 | 2.0% | 31.0% |