City

Good Thunder, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Blue Earth County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,449Population
💰$74,167Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂51.7Median Age
🏠$239,000Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓40.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.1%Race
White94.2%
Hispanic2.7%
Black0.4%
Asian0.2%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
4%
25–44
22%
45–64
34%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty4.1% ▼ 59% below avg
College Grads40.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.4%)
HS Graduate336 (30.2%)
Some College163 (14.6%)
Associates159 (14.3%)
Bachelors168 (15.1%)
Graduate Degree283 (25.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 30.2%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 15.1%Graduate: 25.4%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad30.2%
Some College14.6%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors15.1%
Graduate25.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89%Renter: 11%Tenure
Owner89.0%
Renter11.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
43%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,167 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$239,000 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$819/mo
Total Housing Units744
Vacant Units70

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
58%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
62%
About Good Thunder, MN

Good Thunder is a city in Minnesota, located in Blue Earth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,449 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.7 years.

Economically, Good Thunder is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,167 is near the national average. Approximately 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Good Thunder is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $239,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $819 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Good Thunder is well-educated. 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.2%).

Good Thunder, MN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Good Thunder
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56037 1,449 $74,167 $239,000 $819 1.5% 40.5% 89.0%