City

Waterville, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Le Sueur County  ·  Minnesota

👥2,874Population
💰$79,879Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.8Median Age
🏠$245,400Median Home Value▼ 12% below avg
🎓36.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Hispanic: 5.3%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.6%Race
White88.9%
Hispanic5.3%
Black0.7%
Asian0.2%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
31%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads36.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.7%)
HS Graduate670 (33.5%)
Some College327 (16.4%)
Associates253 (12.7%)
Bachelors319 (16%)
Graduate Degree418 (20.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 33.5%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 16%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad33.5%
Some College16.4%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors16.0%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.7%Renter: 17.3%Tenure
Owner82.7%
Renter17.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,879 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$245,400 ▼ 12% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$839/mo
Total Housing Units1,566
Vacant Units329

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Waterville, MN

Waterville is a city in Minnesota, located in Le Sueur County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,874 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.8 years.

Economically, Waterville is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,879 is near the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Waterville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $245,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $839 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waterville is moderately educated. 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waterville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56096 2,874 $79,879 $245,400 $839 5.2% 36.9% 82.7%