City

Plato, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  McLeod County  ·  Minnesota

👥627Population
💰$117,344Median HH Income▲ 54% above avg
🎂36.2Median Age
🏠$332,100Median Home Value▲ 19% above avg
🎓32.5%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.1% Female 43.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.4%Hispanic: 14.8%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1%Race
White83.4%
Hispanic14.8%
Asian0.6%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
15%
25–44
28%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.94
Below Poverty3.8% ▼ 62% below avg
College Grads32.5% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (2.9%)
HS Graduate104 (27.2%)
Some College73 (19.1%)
Associates70 (18.3%)
Bachelors61 (16%)
Graduate Degree63 (16.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.9%HS Grad: 27.2%Some College: 19.1%Associates: 18.3%Bachelors: 16%Graduate: 16.5%Edu
No HS2.9%
HS Grad27.2%
Some College19.1%
Associates18.3%
Bachelors16.0%
Graduate16.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.8%Renter: 4.2%Tenure
Owner95.8%
Renter4.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
42%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$117,344 ▲ 54% above avg
Median Home Value$332,100 ▲ 19% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units234
Vacant Units21

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
20%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
60%
About Plato, MN

Plato is a city in Minnesota, located in McLeod County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 627 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.2 years.

Economically, Plato is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $117,344 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Plato is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $332,100, which is above the national average. Homeownership is high at 95.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Plato is moderately educated. 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.41%).

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

ZIP Codes in Plato
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55370 627 $117,344 $332,100 1.5% 32.5% 95.8%