City

Le Center, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Le Sueur County  ·  Minnesota

👥3,933Population
💰$81,895Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.9Median Age
🏠$233,300Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓32.6%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.5%Hispanic: 19.3%Black: 0.3%Other: 0.7%Race
White79.5%
Hispanic19.3%
Black0.3%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads32.6% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma27 (1.1%)
HS Graduate973 (39.3%)
Some College323 (13.1%)
Associates346 (14%)
Bachelors353 (14.3%)
Graduate Degree453 (18.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 39.3%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 14.3%Graduate: 18.3%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad39.3%
Some College13.1%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors14.3%
Graduate18.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.5%Renter: 22.5%Tenure
Owner77.5%
Renter22.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,895 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$233,300 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$874/mo
Total Housing Units1,619
Vacant Units122

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
58%
About Le Center, MN

Le Center is a city in Minnesota, located in Le Sueur County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,933 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.9 years.

Economically, Le Center is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,895 is near the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Le Center is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $233,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $874 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Le Center is moderately educated. 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (79.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Le Center
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56057 3,933 $81,895 $233,300 $874 5.6% 32.6% 77.5%