Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
| Below Poverty | 7.9% ▼ 22% below avg |
| College Grads | 60.3% ▲ 56% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 26% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,770 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 19,515 (19.2%) |
| Some College | 8,228 (8.1%) |
| Associates | 10,707 (10.6%) |
| Bachelors | 12,329 (12.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 48,929 (48.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $95,228 ▲ 25% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $317,111 ▲ 14% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,288/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 68,665 |
| Vacant Units | 3,612 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Olmsted County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 11 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 159,642 residents. With a median age of 37.56, it is a relatively young county.
Olmsted County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $95,228 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.9% is well below the national average.
Housing in Olmsted County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $317,111 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,287. Homeownership rates are high at 70.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Olmsted County are primarily White (75.77%). Educational attainment is highly educated — 60.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.
Olmsted County, MN is a middle-income area in Minnesota. The 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55920 | Byron | 8,747 | $126,102 | $356,900 | $1,085 | 3.9% | 60.6% |
| 55929 | Dover | 1,348 | $115,865 | $299,600 | $852 | 2.2% | 48.7% |
| 55934 | Eyota | 3,542 | $87,645 | $300,500 | $864 | 1.7% | 48.4% |
| 55960 | Oronoco | 3,453 | $122,120 | $440,400 | $1,494 | 2.1% | 59.2% |
| 55901 | Rochester | 58,260 | $90,430 | $290,000 | $1,321 | 3.9% | 61.4% |
| 55902 | Rochester | 25,988 | $111,879 | $430,100 | $1,580 | 4.3% | 72.5% |
| 55904 | Rochester | 29,682 | $76,434 | $237,200 | $1,253 | 3.2% | 49.6% |
| 55906 | Rochester | 20,080 | $104,146 | $350,000 | $1,152 | 3.6% | 63.3% |
| 55976 | Stewartville | 8,542 | $79,044 | $277,700 | $977 | 2.5% | 51.9% |