City

Owatonna, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Steele County  ·  Minnesota

👥29,601Population
💰$83,848Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$239,300Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓44.2%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.3%Hispanic: 7.7%Black: 4.1%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.9%Race
White84.3%
Hispanic7.7%
Black4.1%
Asian0.7%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads44.2% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma279 (1.4%)
HS Graduate5,436 (28%)
Some College2,293 (11.8%)
Associates2,832 (14.6%)
Bachelors2,361 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree6,220 (32%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 28%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 32%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad28.0%
Some College11.8%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate32.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78%Renter: 22%Tenure
Owner78.0%
Renter22.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,848 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$239,300 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,018/mo
Total Housing Units12,631
Vacant Units609

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Owatonna, MN

Owatonna is a city in Minnesota, located in Steele County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 29,601 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Owatonna is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,848 is near the national average. Approximately 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Owatonna is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $239,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,018 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Owatonna is well-educated. 44.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Owatonna
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55060 29,601 $83,848 $239,300 $1,018 3.2% 44.2% 78.0%