City

Garden City, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Blue Earth County  ·  Minnesota

👥417Population
💰$83,068Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂53.7Median Age
🏠$169,800Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓33.2%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊7.8%Unemployment▲ 58% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.9%Hispanic: 0.5%Other: 2.6%Race
White96.9%
Hispanic0.5%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
6%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
43%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads33.2% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment7.8% ▲ 58% above avg
HS Graduate116 (34.4%)
Some College30 (8.9%)
Associates79 (23.4%)
Bachelors43 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree69 (20.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.4%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 23.4%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 20.5%Edu
HS Grad34.4%
Some College8.9%
Associates23.4%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate20.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.7%Renter: 13.3%Tenure
Owner86.7%
Renter13.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,068 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$169,800 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$950/mo
Total Housing Units185
Vacant Units12

Income Distribution

Under $25k
1%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
65%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
0%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
61%
About Garden City, MN

Garden City is a city in Minnesota, located in Blue Earth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 417 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.7 years.

Economically, Garden City is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,068 is near the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Garden City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $169,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $950 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Garden City is moderately educated. 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Garden City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56034 417 $83,068 $169,800 $950 7.8% 33.2% 86.7%