City

Montevideo, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Chippewa County  ·  Minnesota

👥7,433Population
💰$72,564Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.7Median Age
🏠$159,000Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓38.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.2%Hispanic: 10.2%Black: 1.5%Asian: 1.6%Other: 0.6%Race
White85.2%
Hispanic10.2%
Black1.5%
Asian1.6%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty14.7% ▲ 47% above avg
College Grads38.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma130 (2.7%)
HS Graduate1,472 (30.5%)
Some College655 (13.6%)
Associates699 (14.5%)
Bachelors814 (16.8%)
Graduate Degree1,062 (22%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 30.5%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 16.8%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad30.5%
Some College13.6%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors16.8%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.5%Renter: 29.5%Tenure
Owner70.5%
Renter29.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,564 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$159,000 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$835/mo
Total Housing Units3,398
Vacant Units275

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
60%
About Montevideo, MN

Montevideo is a city in Minnesota, located in Chippewa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,433 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.7 years.

Economically, Montevideo is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,564 is near the national average. Approximately 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Montevideo is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $835 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Montevideo is moderately educated. 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.16%).

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

ZIP Codes in Montevideo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56265 7,433 $72,564 $159,000 $835 2.7% 38.8% 70.5%