City

Springfield, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Brown County  ·  Minnesota

👥3,240Population
💰$64,566Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$139,900Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓40.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 3.6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.2%Race
White92.0%
Hispanic2.6%
Black3.6%
Asian0.1%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads40.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma34 (1.6%)
HS Graduate644 (31%)
Some College201 (9.7%)
Associates350 (16.8%)
Bachelors321 (15.4%)
Graduate Degree530 (25.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 31%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 15.4%Graduate: 25.5%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad31.0%
Some College9.7%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors15.4%
Graduate25.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81%Renter: 19%Tenure
Owner81.0%
Renter19.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,566 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$139,900 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$777/mo
Total Housing Units1,442
Vacant Units115

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
65%
About Springfield, MN

Springfield is a city in Minnesota, located in Brown County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,240 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.4 years.

Economically, Springfield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,566 is below the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Springfield is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $139,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $777 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Springfield is well-educated. 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.01%).

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

ZIP Codes in Springfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56087 3,240 $64,566 $139,900 $777 3.1% 40.9% 81.0%