City

Saint James, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Watonwan County  ·  Minnesota

👥6,092Population
💰$66,612Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$153,400Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓30.1%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 56% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.8%Hispanic: 35.4%Black: 0%Asian: 0%Other: 0.4%Race
White63.8%
Hispanic35.4%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty16.6% ▲ 66% above avg
College Grads30.1% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 56% above avg
No HS Diploma89 (2.4%)
HS Graduate1,397 (37.4%)
Some College374 (10%)
Associates751 (20.1%)
Bachelors431 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree692 (18.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 37.4%Some College: 10%Associates: 20.1%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 18.5%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad37.4%
Some College10.0%
Associates20.1%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate18.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.4%Renter: 25.6%Tenure
Owner74.4%
Renter25.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,612 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$153,400 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$810/mo
Total Housing Units2,798
Vacant Units385

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
60%
About Saint James, MN

Saint James is a city in Minnesota, located in Watonwan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,092 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Saint James is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,612 is near the national average. Approximately 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Saint James is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $153,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $810 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Saint James is moderately educated. 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (63.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Saint James
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56081 6,092 $66,612 $153,400 $810 7.6% 30.1% 74.4%