City

Medford, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Steele County  ·  Minnesota

👥2,634Population
💰$90,700Median HH Income▲ 19% above avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$233,100Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓35.0%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.3%Hispanic: 19.9%Black: 1.2%Asian: 1%Other: 1.6%Race
White76.3%
Hispanic19.9%
Black1.2%
Asian1.0%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 39% below avg
College Grads35.0% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma48 (3.2%)
HS Graduate538 (35.6%)
Some College164 (10.8%)
Associates233 (15.4%)
Bachelors180 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree349 (23.1%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 35.6%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 23.1%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad35.6%
Some College10.8%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate23.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.1%Renter: 15.9%Tenure
Owner84.1%
Renter15.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,700 ▲ 19% above avg
Median Home Value$233,100 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,250/mo
Total Housing Units989
Vacant Units63

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
57%
About Medford, MN

Medford is a city in Minnesota, located in Steele County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,634 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.1 years.

Economically, Medford is a middle-income community. The median household income of $90,700 is above the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Medford is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $233,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,250 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Medford is moderately educated. 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (76.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Medford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55049 2,634 $90,700 $233,100 $1,250 4.2% 35.0% 84.1%