City

Madison, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Lac qui Parle County  ·  Minnesota

👥2,352Population
💰$62,250Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂53.2Median Age
🏠$122,400Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓36.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 82% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.1%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 0.7%Race
White97.1%
Hispanic0.8%
Black0.6%
Asian0.4%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
19%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.06
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads36.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 82% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.3%)
HS Graduate642 (36.4%)
Some College180 (10.2%)
Associates285 (16.1%)
Bachelors284 (16.1%)
Graduate Degree368 (20.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 36.4%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 16.1%Graduate: 20.8%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad36.4%
Some College10.2%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors16.1%
Graduate20.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.3%Renter: 23.7%Tenure
Owner76.3%
Renter23.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,250 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$122,400 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$906/mo
Total Housing Units1,349
Vacant Units241

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
63%
About Madison, MN

Madison is a city in Minnesota, located in Lac qui Parle County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,352 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.2 years.

Economically, Madison is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,250 is below the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Madison is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $906 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Madison is moderately educated. 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Madison
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56256 2,352 $62,250 $122,400 $906 0.9% 36.9% 76.3%