City

Fountain, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Fillmore County  ·  Minnesota

👥978Population
💰$78,864Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$232,600Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓34.1%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Hispanic: 3.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.4%Race
White93.7%
Hispanic3.3%
Asian0.3%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty4.9% ▼ 51% below avg
College Grads34.1% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
HS Graduate230 (35%)
Some College104 (15.8%)
Associates99 (15.1%)
Bachelors100 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree124 (18.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 35%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
HS Grad35.0%
Some College15.8%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82%Renter: 18%Tenure
Owner82.0%
Renter18.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,864 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$232,600 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$756/mo
Total Housing Units437
Vacant Units15

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
69%
About Fountain, MN

Fountain is a city in Minnesota, located in Fillmore County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 978 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Fountain is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,864 is near the national average. Approximately 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Fountain is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $232,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $756 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fountain is moderately educated. 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fountain
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55935 978 $78,864 $232,600 $756 4.3% 34.1% 82.0%