City

Elgin, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Wabasha County  ·  Minnesota

👥2,080Population
💰$102,727Median HH Income▲ 35% above avg
🎂38.0Median Age
🏠$288,600Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓47.8%College Grads▲ 23% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.4%Hispanic: 3.6%Asian: 2.4%Other: 1.3%Race
White92.4%
Hispanic3.6%
Asian2.4%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
30%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty4.9% ▼ 51% below avg
College Grads47.8% ▲ 23% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma17 (1.2%)
HS Graduate404 (28.6%)
Some College173 (12.3%)
Associates143 (10.1%)
Bachelors223 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree452 (32%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 28.6%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 32%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad28.6%
Some College12.3%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate32.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.6%Renter: 17.4%Tenure
Owner82.6%
Renter17.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$102,727 ▲ 35% above avg
Median Home Value$288,600 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$744/mo
Total Housing Units866
Vacant Units68

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
58%
About Elgin, MN

Elgin is a city in Minnesota, located in Wabasha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,080 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38 years.

Economically, Elgin is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $102,727 is above the national average. Approximately 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Elgin is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $288,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $744 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elgin is well-educated. 47.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.36%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elgin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55932 2,080 $102,727 $288,600 $744 3.2% 47.8% 82.6%