City

Ortonville, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Big Stone County  ·  Minnesota

👥2,685Population
💰$60,192Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂50.1Median Age
🏠$176,200Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓38.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2%Race
White96.0%
Hispanic1.1%
Black0.2%
Asian0.7%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads38.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
HS Graduate682 (36%)
Some College226 (11.9%)
Associates257 (13.6%)
Bachelors268 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree461 (24.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 36%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 24.3%Edu
HS Grad36.0%
Some College11.9%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate24.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,192 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$176,200 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$739/mo
Total Housing Units1,565
Vacant Units405

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
64%
About Ortonville, MN

Ortonville is a city in Minnesota, located in Big Stone County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,685 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.1 years.

Economically, Ortonville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,192 is below the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ortonville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $176,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $739 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ortonville is moderately educated. 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ortonville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56278 2,685 $60,192 $176,200 $739 3.9% 38.5% 79.6%