City

Winsted, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  McLeod County  ·  Minnesota

👥2,600Population
💰$72,901Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.0Median Age
🏠$229,400Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓31.0%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4.9%Race
White92.0%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.4%
Asian0.2%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
12%
25–44
19%
45–64
33%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.09
Below Poverty9.8% ≈ Avg
College Grads31.0% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate648 (38.6%)
Some College221 (13.2%)
Associates289 (17.2%)
Bachelors246 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree274 (16.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 38.6%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 16.3%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad38.6%
Some College13.2%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate16.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79%Renter: 21%Tenure
Owner79.0%
Renter21.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,901 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$229,400 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$812/mo
Total Housing Units1,277
Vacant Units70

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Winsted, MN

Winsted is a city in Minnesota, located in McLeod County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,600 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47 years.

Economically, Winsted is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,901 is near the national average. Approximately 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Winsted is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $229,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $812 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Winsted is moderately educated. 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Winsted
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55395 2,600 $72,901 $229,400 $812 2.0% 31.0% 79.0%