City

Welch, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Goodhue County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,760Population
💰$105,938Median HH Income▲ 39% above avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$373,200Median Home Value▲ 34% above avg
🎓45.0%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.2%Hispanic: 3.8%Asian: 0.9%Other: 4.1%Race
White76.2%
Hispanic3.8%
Asian0.9%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
12%
25–44
18%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads45.0% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 63% below avg
No HS Diploma15 (1.3%)
HS Graduate352 (30.9%)
Some College118 (10.4%)
Associates141 (12.4%)
Bachelors155 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree358 (31.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 30.9%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 31.4%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad30.9%
Some College10.4%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate31.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.9%Renter: 8.1%Tenure
Owner91.9%
Renter8.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$105,938 ▲ 39% above avg
Median Home Value$373,200 ▲ 34% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,025/mo
Total Housing Units685
Vacant Units53

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
63%
About Welch, MN

Welch is a city in Minnesota, located in Goodhue County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,760 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45 years.

Economically, Welch is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $105,938 is above the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Welch is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $373,200, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,025 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Welch is well-educated. 45.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (76.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Welch
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55089 1,760 $105,938 $373,200 $1,025 1.8% 45.0% 91.9%