City

Silver Lake, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  McLeod County  ·  Minnesota

👥2,001Population
💰$87,011Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$233,400Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓28.9%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.3%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 0.4%Other: 4.6%Race
White92.3%
Hispanic2.7%
Black0.4%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty4.1% ▼ 60% below avg
College Grads28.9% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.3%)
HS Graduate635 (47%)
Some College176 (13%)
Associates145 (10.7%)
Bachelors202 (15%)
Graduate Degree188 (13.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 47%Some College: 13%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 15%Graduate: 13.9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad47.0%
Some College13.0%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors15.0%
Graduate13.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88%Renter: 12%Tenure
Owner88.0%
Renter12.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,011 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$233,400 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$775/mo
Total Housing Units871
Vacant Units86

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
60%
About Silver Lake, MN

Silver Lake is a city in Minnesota, located in McLeod County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,001 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45 years.

Economically, Silver Lake is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,011 is near the national average. Approximately 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Silver Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $233,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $775 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Silver Lake is moderately educated. 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Silver Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55381 2,001 $87,011 $233,400 $775 5.7% 28.9% 88.0%