City

Litchfield, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Meeker County  ·  Minnesota

👥9,629Population
💰$70,878Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$210,200Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓41.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.6%Hispanic: 5.4%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.3%Race
White92.6%
Hispanic5.4%
Black0.2%
Asian0.1%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads41.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
No HS Diploma34 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,103 (32.3%)
Some College732 (11.3%)
Associates932 (14.3%)
Bachelors1,239 (19.1%)
Graduate Degree1,461 (22.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 32.3%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 19.1%Graduate: 22.5%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad32.3%
Some College11.3%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors19.1%
Graduate22.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.5%Renter: 24.5%Tenure
Owner75.5%
Renter24.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,878 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$210,200 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$929/mo
Total Housing Units4,560
Vacant Units530

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
58%
About Litchfield, MN

Litchfield is a city in Minnesota, located in Meeker County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,629 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Litchfield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,878 is near the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Litchfield is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $210,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $929 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Litchfield is well-educated. 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in Litchfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55355 9,629 $70,878 $210,200 $929 2.3% 41.5% 75.5%