City

Long Prairie, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Todd County  ·  Minnesota

👥8,067Population
💰$65,650Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$178,900Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓24.3%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.9%Hispanic: 20.5%Black: 0.6%Asian: 1%Other: 2.1%Race
White74.9%
Hispanic20.5%
Black0.6%
Asian1.0%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads24.3% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma54 (1.2%)
HS Graduate2,110 (45.5%)
Some College715 (15.4%)
Associates629 (13.6%)
Bachelors546 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree579 (12.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 45.5%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 12.5%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad45.5%
Some College15.4%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate12.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.6%Renter: 21.4%Tenure
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,650 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$178,900 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$925/mo
Total Housing Units3,272
Vacant Units343

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
59%
About Long Prairie, MN

Long Prairie is a city in Minnesota, located in Todd County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,067 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.3 years.

Economically, Long Prairie is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,650 is near the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Long Prairie is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $178,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $925 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Long Prairie is less-educated. 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (74.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Long Prairie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56347 8,067 $65,650 $178,900 $925 5.0% 24.3% 78.6%