City

Slayton, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Murray County  ·  Minnesota

👥2,954Population
💰$79,583Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$189,900Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓46.5%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.8%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 0%Other: 1.3%Race
White92.8%
Hispanic2.7%
Black0.0%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
22%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads46.5% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma31 (1.6%)
HS Graduate605 (31.7%)
Some College135 (7.1%)
Associates249 (13.1%)
Bachelors274 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree612 (32.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 31.7%Some College: 7.1%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 32.1%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad31.7%
Some College7.1%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate32.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.2%Renter: 23.8%Tenure
Owner76.2%
Renter23.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,583 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$189,900 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$707/mo
Total Housing Units1,645
Vacant Units311

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
58%
About Slayton, MN

Slayton is a city in Minnesota, located in Murray County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,954 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Slayton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,583 is near the national average. Approximately 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Slayton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $189,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $707 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Slayton is well-educated. 46.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Slayton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56172 2,954 $79,583 $189,900 $707 2.3% 46.5% 76.2%