City

Houston, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Houston County  ·  Minnesota

👥3,070Population
💰$69,896Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$228,200Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓42.2%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.7%Hispanic: 1%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.6%Race
White95.7%
Hispanic1.0%
Black1.4%
Asian0.1%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
22%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads42.2% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.4%)
HS Graduate583 (30.5%)
Some College187 (9.8%)
Associates328 (17.2%)
Bachelors281 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree525 (27.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 30.5%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 27.5%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad30.5%
Some College9.8%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate27.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.4%Renter: 15.6%Tenure
Owner84.4%
Renter15.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,896 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$228,200 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$808/mo
Total Housing Units1,315
Vacant Units139

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
63%
About Houston, MN

Houston is a city in Minnesota, located in Houston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,070 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Houston is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,896 is near the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Houston is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $228,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $808 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Houston is well-educated. 42.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Houston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55943 3,070 $69,896 $228,200 $808 3.5% 42.2% 84.4%