City

Ellendale, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Steele County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,978Population
💰$96,815Median HH Income▲ 27% above avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$221,000Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓44.5%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.7%Hispanic: 7.4%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.5%Race
White87.7%
Hispanic7.4%
Black0.5%
Asian0.1%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
33%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads44.5% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma22 (1.7%)
HS Graduate363 (27.9%)
Some College141 (10.8%)
Associates195 (15%)
Bachelors248 (19.1%)
Graduate Degree331 (25.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 27.9%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 19.1%Graduate: 25.5%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad27.9%
Some College10.8%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors19.1%
Graduate25.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.9%Renter: 11.1%Tenure
Owner88.9%
Renter11.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,815 ▲ 27% above avg
Median Home Value$221,000 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$833/mo
Total Housing Units813
Vacant Units32

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
70%
About Ellendale, MN

Ellendale is a city in Minnesota, located in Steele County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,978 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Ellendale is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,815 is above the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ellendale is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $221,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $833 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ellendale is well-educated. 44.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ellendale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56026 1,978 $96,815 $221,000 $833 1.9% 44.5% 88.9%