City

Madelia, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Watonwan County  ·  Minnesota

👥3,249Population
💰$76,549Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.6Median Age
🏠$172,900Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓34.7%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.6%Hispanic: 26.3%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.8%Race
White72.6%
Hispanic26.3%
Black0.1%
Asian0.1%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads34.7% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma81 (4%)
HS Graduate688 (34.3%)
Some College224 (11.2%)
Associates316 (15.8%)
Bachelors241 (12%)
Graduate Degree454 (22.7%)

Education

No HS: 4%HS Grad: 34.3%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 22.7%Edu
No HS4.0%
HS Grad34.3%
Some College11.2%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate22.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79%Renter: 21%Tenure
Owner79.0%
Renter21.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
29%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,549 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$172,900 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$756/mo
Total Housing Units1,309
Vacant Units106

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
67%
About Madelia, MN

Madelia is a city in Minnesota, located in Watonwan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,249 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.6 years.

Economically, Madelia is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,549 is near the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Madelia is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $756 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Madelia is moderately educated. 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (72.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Madelia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56062 3,249 $76,549 $172,900 $756 2.6% 34.7% 79.0%