Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
| Below Poverty | 7.3% ▼ 27% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.3% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 38% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 351 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,085 (28.8%) |
| Some College | 2,895 (11.8%) |
| Associates | 3,611 (14.7%) |
| Bachelors | 3,178 (12.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,484 (30.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $84,206 ▲ 10% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $233,120 ▼ 16% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $994/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 15,974 |
| Vacant Units | 791 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Steele County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 37,884 residents. With a median age of 40.35, it is a middle-aged county.
Steele County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $84,206 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.3% is well below the national average.
Housing in Steele County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $233,120 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $994. Homeownership rates are high at 80.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Steele County are primarily White (84.25%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Steele County, MN is a middle-income area in Minnesota. The 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55917 | Blooming Prairie | 3,531 | $76,310 | $193,300 | $692 | 1.2% | 41.8% |
| 56026 | Ellendale | 1,978 | $96,815 | $221,000 | $833 | 1.9% | 44.5% |
| 56046 | Hope | 140 | $58,750 | $102,500 | — | 0.0% | 20.7% |
| 55049 | Medford | 2,634 | $90,700 | $233,100 | $1,250 | 4.2% | 35.0% |
| 55060 | Owatonna | 29,601 | $83,848 | $239,300 | $1,018 | 3.2% | 44.2% |