City

Lake City, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Wabasha County  ·  Minnesota

👥7,532Population
💰$83,673Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂49.7Median Age
🏠$265,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓46.5%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 84% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1.1%Other: 2.6%Race
White94.2%
Hispanic1.1%
Black0.7%
Asian1.1%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads46.5% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 84% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,645 (30.7%)
Some College432 (8.1%)
Associates782 (14.6%)
Bachelors845 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree1,645 (30.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 30.7%Some College: 8.1%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 30.7%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad30.7%
Some College8.1%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate30.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.5%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,673 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$265,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$992/mo
Total Housing Units3,825
Vacant Units545

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
59%
About Lake City, MN

Lake City is a city in Minnesota, located in Wabasha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,532 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.7 years.

Economically, Lake City is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,673 is near the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lake City is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $265,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $992 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake City is well-educated. 46.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lake City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55041 7,532 $83,673 $265,300 $992 0.8% 46.5% 82.5%