City

Plainview, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Wabasha County  ·  Minnesota

👥4,453Population
💰$72,765Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂35.6Median Age
🏠$241,900Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓45.9%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.5%Hispanic: 8.3%Black: 0.2%Other: 1.5%Race
White89.5%
Hispanic8.3%
Black0.2%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
22%
18–24
5%
25–44
26%
45–64
18%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty13.0% ▲ 30% above avg
College Grads45.9% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma23 (0.9%)
HS Graduate822 (30.6%)
Some College239 (8.9%)
Associates366 (13.6%)
Bachelors470 (17.5%)
Graduate Degree762 (28.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 17.5%Graduate: 28.4%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad30.6%
Some College8.9%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors17.5%
Graduate28.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.4%Renter: 21.6%Tenure
Owner78.4%
Renter21.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
40%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,765 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$241,900 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$777/mo
Total Housing Units1,793
Vacant Units104

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Plainview, MN

Plainview is a city in Minnesota, located in Wabasha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,453 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.6 years.

Economically, Plainview is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,765 is near the national average. Approximately 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Plainview is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $241,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $777 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Plainview is well-educated. 45.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Plainview
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55964 4,453 $72,765 $241,900 $777 4.0% 45.9% 78.4%