City

Taunton, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Lyon County  ·  Minnesota

👥395Population
💰$58,750Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂43.0Median Age
🏠$174,000Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓36.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99%Asian: 0.5%Other: 0.3%Race
White99.0%
Asian0.5%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty9.9% ≈ Avg
College Grads36.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.4%)
HS Graduate82 (31.8%)
Some College36 (14%)
Associates44 (17.1%)
Bachelors41 (15.9%)
Graduate Degree54 (20.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 31.8%Some College: 14%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 15.9%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad31.8%
Some College14.0%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors15.9%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.5%Renter: 6.6%Tenure
Owner93.5%
Renter6.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,750 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$174,000 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$675/mo
Total Housing Units184
Vacant Units16

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
67%
About Taunton, MN

Taunton is a city in Minnesota, located in Lyon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 395 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43 years.

Economically, Taunton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,750 is below the national average. Approximately 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Taunton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $174,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $675 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Taunton is moderately educated. 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.99%).

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

ZIP Codes in Taunton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56291 395 $58,750 $174,000 $675 2.9% 36.8% 93.5%