City

Porter, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Yellow Medicine County  ·  Minnesota

👥492Population
💰$74,167Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$169,000Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓46.2%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.3% Female 43.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 3.1%Asian: 2%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic3.1%
Asian2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty15.7% ▲ 57% above avg
College Grads46.2% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 48% below avg
HS Graduate111 (32.8%)
Some College30 (8.9%)
Associates41 (12.1%)
Bachelors72 (21.3%)
Graduate Degree84 (24.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 32.8%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 21.3%Graduate: 24.9%Edu
HS Grad32.8%
Some College8.9%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors21.3%
Graduate24.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,167 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$169,000 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$875/mo
Total Housing Units241
Vacant Units33

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
73%
About Porter, MN

Porter is a city in Minnesota, located in Yellow Medicine County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 492 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Porter is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,167 is near the national average. Approximately 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Porter is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $169,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $875 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Porter is well-educated. 46.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Porter
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56280 492 $74,167 $169,000 $875 2.6% 46.2% 79.8%