City

Peterson, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Fillmore County  ·  Minnesota

👥758Population
💰$73,500Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.8Median Age
🏠$266,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓45.0%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.2%Hispanic: 0.9%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.6%Race
White97.2%
Hispanic0.9%
Asian0.3%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
18%
45–64
21%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty14.5% ▲ 45% above avg
College Grads45.0% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.4%)
HS Graduate140 (27.7%)
Some College60 (11.9%)
Associates76 (15%)
Bachelors87 (17.2%)
Graduate Degree140 (27.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 27.7%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 17.2%Graduate: 27.7%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad27.7%
Some College11.9%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors17.2%
Graduate27.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89%Renter: 11%Tenure
Owner89.0%
Renter11.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,500 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$266,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$713/mo
Total Housing Units362
Vacant Units52

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
68%
About Peterson, MN

Peterson is a city in Minnesota, located in Fillmore County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 758 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.8 years.

Economically, Peterson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,500 is near the national average. Approximately 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Peterson is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $266,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $713 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Peterson is well-educated. 45.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (97.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Peterson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55962 758 $73,500 $266,700 $713 1.9% 45.0% 89.0%