City

Eagle Lake, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Blue Earth County  ·  Minnesota

👥3,595Population
💰$96,667Median HH Income▲ 27% above avg
🎂32.7Median Age
🏠$259,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓49.7%College Grads▲ 28% above avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.5%Hispanic: 6.3%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.8%Other: 5.8%Race
White86.5%
Hispanic6.3%
Black0.6%
Asian0.8%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
30%
45–64
24%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 38% below avg
College Grads49.7% ▲ 28% above avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.4%)
HS Graduate491 (22.1%)
Some College258 (11.6%)
Associates361 (16.3%)
Bachelors267 (12%)
Graduate Degree836 (37.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 22.1%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 37.6%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad22.1%
Some College11.6%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate37.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.3%Renter: 30.7%Tenure
Owner69.3%
Renter30.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,667 ▲ 27% above avg
Median Home Value$259,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,405/mo
Total Housing Units1,343
Vacant Units41

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
60%
About Eagle Lake, MN

Eagle Lake is a city in Minnesota, located in Blue Earth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,595 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.7 years.

Economically, Eagle Lake is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,667 is above the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Eagle Lake is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $259,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,405 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Eagle Lake is well-educated. 49.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.45%).

Eagle Lake, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Eagle Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56024 3,595 $96,667 $259,200 $1,405 3.7% 49.7% 69.3%