City

Lester Prairie, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  McLeod County  ·  Minnesota

👥3,089Population
💰$94,950Median HH Income▲ 24% above avg
🎂36.7Median Age
🏠$243,600Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓33.5%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 87% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.3%Hispanic: 10.5%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.2%Race
White86.3%
Hispanic10.5%
Black0.2%
Asian0.2%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
22%
18–24
6%
25–44
30%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty4.6% ▼ 54% below avg
College Grads33.5% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 87% below avg
No HS Diploma32 (1.6%)
HS Graduate757 (38.1%)
Some College152 (7.7%)
Associates379 (19.1%)
Bachelors312 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree354 (17.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad38.1%
Some College7.7%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$94,950 ▲ 24% above avg
Median Home Value$243,600 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$761/mo
Total Housing Units1,151
Vacant Units40

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Lester Prairie, MN

Lester Prairie is a city in Minnesota, located in McLeod County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,089 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.7 years.

Economically, Lester Prairie is a middle-income community. The median household income of $94,950 is above the national average. Approximately 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lester Prairie is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $243,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $761 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lester Prairie is moderately educated. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.27%).

Lester Prairie, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Lester Prairie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55354 3,089 $94,950 $243,600 $761 0.7% 33.5% 89.0%