County

Olmsted County, MN

11 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Minnesota

👥159,642Population
💰$95,228Median HH Income▲ 25% above avg
🎂37.6Median Age
🏠$317,111Median Home Value▲ 14% above avg
🎓60.3%College Grads▲ 56% above avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.8%Hispanic: 5.9%Black: 7.4%Asian: 6.4%Other: 3.9%Race
White75.8%
Hispanic5.9%
Black7.4%
Asian6.4%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty7.9% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads60.3% ▲ 56% above avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
No HS Diploma1,770 (1.7%)
HS Graduate19,515 (19.2%)
Some College8,228 (8.1%)
Associates10,707 (10.6%)
Bachelors12,329 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree48,929 (48.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 19.2%Some College: 8.1%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 48.2%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad19.2%
Some College8.1%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate48.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.4%Renter: 29.6%Tenure
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,228 ▲ 25% above avg
Median Home Value$317,111 ▲ 14% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,288/mo
Total Housing Units68,665
Vacant Units3,612

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Olmsted County, MN

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 Codes in Olmsted County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.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%