City

Odessa, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Big Stone County  ·  Minnesota

👥251Population
💰$68,125Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂37.5Median Age
🏠$106,300Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓49.4%College Grads▲ 27% above avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.0% Female 43.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 2%Asian: 4.4%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic2.0%
Asian4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
18%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads49.4% ▲ 27% above avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
HS Graduate33 (21.4%)
Some College15 (9.7%)
Associates30 (19.5%)
Bachelors31 (20.1%)
Graduate Degree45 (29.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 21.4%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 19.5%Bachelors: 20.1%Graduate: 29.2%Edu
HS Grad21.4%
Some College9.7%
Associates19.5%
Bachelors20.1%
Graduate29.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.5%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,125 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$106,300 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units141
Vacant Units38

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
72%
About Odessa, MN

Odessa is a city in Minnesota, located in Big Stone County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 251 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.5 years.

Economically, Odessa is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,125 is near the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Odessa is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $106,300, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 82.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Odessa is well-educated. 49.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.63%).

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

ZIP Codes in Odessa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56276 251 $68,125 $106,300 1.2% 49.4% 82.5%