City

Minnesota Lake, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Faribault County  ·  Minnesota

👥971Population
💰$68,988Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂45.9Median Age
🏠$160,400Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓39.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Hispanic: 2%Other: 1.7%Race
White95.9%
Hispanic2.0%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty9.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads39.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate181 (26.5%)
Some College79 (11.5%)
Associates156 (22.8%)
Bachelors102 (14.9%)
Graduate Degree165 (24.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 26.5%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 22.8%Bachelors: 14.9%Graduate: 24.1%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad26.5%
Some College11.5%
Associates22.8%
Bachelors14.9%
Graduate24.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.4%Renter: 23.6%Tenure
Owner76.4%
Renter23.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,988 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$160,400 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$956/mo
Total Housing Units481
Vacant Units40

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
41%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
62%
About Minnesota Lake, MN

Minnesota Lake is a city in Minnesota, located in Faribault County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 971 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.9 years.

Economically, Minnesota Lake is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,988 is near the national average. Approximately 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Minnesota Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $160,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $956 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Minnesota Lake is moderately educated. 39.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Minnesota Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56068 971 $68,988 $160,400 $956 3.6% 39.0% 76.4%