City

Vernon Center, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Blue Earth County  ·  Minnesota

👥581Population
💰$78,125Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$182,400Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓43.5%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 83% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.6%Hispanic: 1%Black: 0.5%Other: 0.9%Race
White97.6%
Hispanic1.0%
Black0.5%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty3.4% ▼ 66% below avg
College Grads43.5% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 83% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (1%)
HS Graduate134 (35.1%)
Some College33 (8.6%)
Associates45 (11.8%)
Bachelors88 (23%)
Graduate Degree78 (20.4%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 35.1%Some College: 8.6%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 23%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad35.1%
Some College8.6%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors23.0%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.7%Renter: 14.3%Tenure
Owner85.7%
Renter14.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,125 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$182,400 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$983/mo
Total Housing Units271
Vacant Units27

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
74%
About Vernon Center, MN

Vernon Center is a city in Minnesota, located in Blue Earth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 581 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Vernon Center is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,125 is near the national average. Approximately 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Vernon Center is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $182,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $983 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vernon Center is well-educated. 43.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.59%).

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

ZIP Codes in Vernon Center
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56090 581 $78,125 $182,400 $983 0.9% 43.5% 85.7%