City

Vesta, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Redwood County  ·  Minnesota

👥582Population
💰$80,156Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂35.9Median Age
🏠$115,000Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓36.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.1%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 1.4%Other: 0.7%Race
White96.1%
Hispanic1.9%
Black1.4%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
27%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.83
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads36.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (1.8%)
HS Graduate113 (34.2%)
Some College33 (10%)
Associates57 (17.3%)
Bachelors49 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree72 (21.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 34.2%Some College: 10%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 21.8%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad34.2%
Some College10.0%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate21.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.2%Renter: 6.8%Tenure
Owner93.2%
Renter6.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,156 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$115,000 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,094/mo
Total Housing Units224
Vacant Units18

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
62%
About Vesta, MN

Vesta is a city in Minnesota, located in Redwood County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 582 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.9 years.

Economically, Vesta is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,156 is near the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Vesta is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,094 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vesta is moderately educated. 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Vesta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56292 582 $80,156 $115,000 $1,094 5.4% 36.7% 93.2%