City

Windom, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Cottonwood County  ·  Minnesota

👥6,081Population
💰$71,354Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$171,900Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓38.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.5%Hispanic: 11.6%Black: 3.2%Asian: 1.4%Other: 1.7%Race
White80.5%
Hispanic11.6%
Black3.2%
Asian1.4%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads38.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma34 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,383 (34.6%)
Some College397 (9.9%)
Associates642 (16.1%)
Bachelors545 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree991 (24.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 34.6%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 24.8%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad34.6%
Some College9.9%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate24.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.2%Renter: 25.8%Tenure
Owner74.2%
Renter25.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,354 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$171,900 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$777/mo
Total Housing Units2,811
Vacant Units319

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
70%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
57%
About Windom, MN

Windom is a city in Minnesota, located in Cottonwood County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,081 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Windom is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,354 is near the national average. Approximately 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Windom is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $171,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $777 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Windom is moderately educated. 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (80.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Windom
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56101 6,081 $71,354 $171,900 $777 4.0% 38.5% 74.2%