Mcleod County, MN ZIP Codes
Minnesota (MN) · 8 ZIP codes · 8 cities
8
ZIP codes
36,735
population (2021)
+0.2%
pop change since 2010
27085
FIPS code
Mcleod County ZIP code map
About Mcleod County
Mcleod County is located in Minnesota and contains 8 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 36,735 as of 2021,
an increase of
0.2% from 36,651 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Mcleod County is 27085.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 36,735 |
| 2010 population | 36,651 |
| Change | +0.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| FIPS code | 27085 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Mcleod County
ZIP codes for Mcleod County, MN (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55312 | Brownton | Mcleod | View map |
| 55336 | Glencoe | Mcleod | View map |
| 55350 | Hutchinson | Mcleod | View map |
| 55354 | Lester Prairie | Mcleod | View map |
| 55370 | Plato | Mcleod | View map |
| 55381 | Silver Lake | Mcleod | View map |
| 55385 | Stewart | Mcleod | View map |
| 55395 | Winsted | Mcleod | View map |
Demographics & statistics
37,859
Population
41.7
Median age
$75,145
Median household income
$39,557
Per capita income
$219,575
Median home value
$691
Median monthly rent
84.3%
Home ownership
6.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
12,908
Housing units
15.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,044
Under 5
993
1,160
5–9
1,103
1,289
10–14
1,226
1,309
15–19
1,245
1,083
20–24
1,030
2,173
25–34
2,068
2,405
35–44
2,289
2,376
45–54
2,260
1,314
55–59
1,251
1,453
60–64
1,383
2,044
65–74
1,946
1,222
75–84
1,163
528
85+
502
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,451 | 22.6% |
| 18 and over | 29,408 | 77.4% |
| 65 and over | 7,405 | 18.5% |
| Median age | 41.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.2%
Hispanic or Latino
4.4%
Two or more races
3.6%
Other race
2.3%
Asian
0.7%
Black or African American
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,925 | 88.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,731 | 4.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,414 | 3.6% |
| Other race | 930 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 261 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 209 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 98 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.4%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
6.4%
$25k–$35k
6.6%
$35k–$50k
10.4%
$50k–$75k
19.3%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
22.6%
$150k–$200k
9.4%
$200k+
6.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.4% |
| $200k+ | 6.1% |
| Median income | $75,145 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.9%
$50k–$100k
5.7%
$100k–$150k
13.7%
$150k–$200k
19.9%
$200k–$300k
29.0%
$300k–$500k
20.6%
$500k–$1M
5.9%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $219,575 |
| Median rent / month | $691 |
| Owner occupied | 84.3% |
| Renter occupied | 15.7% |
| Vacant | 8.1% |
| Single-family detached | 82.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.4% |
| Mobile homes | 3.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.63 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 26.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.4% |
| 3 or more | 36.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 48.6% |
| Electricity | 13.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 28.8% |
| Fuel oil | 5.1% |
| Wood | 2.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,064 | 55.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,012 | 5.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,838 | 20.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,347 | 18.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,928 | 26.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,086 | 32.6% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.7% | 22.9% |
| Married | 55.3% | 57.4% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 9.6% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 9.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
6.0%
HS graduate
37.5%
Some college, no degree
24.1%
Associate's degree
15.1%
Bachelor's degree
10.9%
Graduate / professional
4.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 758 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten | 397 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school | 3,832 | 44.8% |
| High school | 2,350 | 29.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,256 | 15.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
24.1%
Education & healthcare
18.1%
Retail trade
10.5%
Construction
9.5%
Professional & management
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Agriculture & mining
5.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.7%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Other services
4.1%
Public administration
2.8%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.4% |
| Service | 13.2% |
| Sales & office | 20.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.1% |
| Production & transportation | 24.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.0% |
| Government | 8.2% |
| Self-employed | 7.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.8% |
| Carpool | 5.9% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.7 |
Poverty
All people
6.3%
Under 18 years
6.8%
18 and over
5.9%
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
16.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.6% |
| Retirement income | 24.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 29.0% |
| High cholesterol | 30.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 24.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.0% |
| No physical activity | 21.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 11.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.1% |
| Visited dentist | 67.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 12.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,095 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.7% |
| 18–64 years | 9.3% |
| 65 and over | 31.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.6% |
| Public insurance | 36.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 35,822 | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 732 | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 684 | 1.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 28 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,440 | 97.3% |
| Born in same state | 36,211 | 96.2% |
| Born in different state | 30,765 | 84.5% |
| Foreign born | 229 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,419 | 2.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 744 | 51.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 3,950 | 10.4% |
| Italian | 2,798 | 7.4% |
| French | 1,498 | 4% |
| Arab | 1,365 | 3.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 560 | 1.5% |
| English | 484 | 1.3% |
| German | 132 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 30 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.0% |
| Internet access | 91.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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