Steele County, MN ZIP Codes
Minnesota (MN) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
37,349
population (2021)
+2.1%
pop change since 2010
27147
FIPS code
Steele County ZIP code map
About Steele County
Steele County is located in Minnesota and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 37,349 as of 2021,
an increase of
2.1% from 36,576 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Steele County is 27147.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 37,349 |
| 2010 population | 36,576 |
| Change | +2.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| FIPS code | 27147 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Steele County
ZIP codes for Steele County, MN (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55049 | Medford | Steele | View map |
| 55060 | Owatonna | Steele | View map |
| 55917 | Blooming Prairie | Steele | View map |
| 56026 | Ellendale | Steele | View map |
| 56046 | Hope | Steele | View map |
Demographics & statistics
37,860
Population
40.1
Median age
$80,339
Median household income
$40,212
Per capita income
$209,150
Median home value
$844
Median monthly rent
83.0%
Home ownership
8.0%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
12,400
Housing units
24.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,099
Under 5
1,073
1,162
5–9
1,134
1,563
10–14
1,525
1,402
15–19
1,368
1,031
20–24
1,006
2,115
25–34
2,064
2,395
35–44
2,338
2,317
45–54
2,262
1,403
55–59
1,370
1,152
60–64
1,124
1,984
65–74
1,936
955
75–84
933
581
85+
568
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,309 | 25.7% |
| 18 and over | 28,551 | 74.3% |
| 65 and over | 6,957 | 17.1% |
| Median age | 40.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.6%
Two or more races
5.3%
Hispanic or Latino
5.2%
Black or African American
3%
Other race
2.3%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,381 | 83.6% |
| Two or more races | 2,115 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,090 | 5.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,197 | 3% |
| Other race | 935 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 158 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 58 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
5.8%
$25k–$35k
7.1%
$35k–$50k
9.2%
$50k–$75k
17.7%
$75k–$100k
15.4%
$100k–$150k
21.7%
$150k–$200k
10.7%
$200k+
6.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.7% |
| $200k+ | 6.4% |
| Median income | $80,339 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.4%
$50k–$100k
7.3%
$100k–$150k
16.1%
$150k–$200k
16.9%
$200k–$300k
28.7%
$300k–$500k
18.7%
$500k–$1M
4.4%
$1M+
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $209,150 |
| Median rent / month | $844 |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% |
| Vacant | 4.8% |
| Single-family detached | 80.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.7% |
| Mobile homes | 6.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 28.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.4% |
| 3 or more | 35.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 56.5% |
| Electricity | 11.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 26.2% |
| Fuel oil | 1.7% |
| Wood | 2.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,130 | 54.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 893 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,812 | 18.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,353 | 20.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,615 | 32.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,823 | 30.6% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.3% | 24.0% |
| Married | 56.5% | 54.9% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 9.1% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 11.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.4%
Some HS, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
31.9%
Some college, no degree
21.0%
Associate's degree
13.3%
Bachelor's degree
17.8%
Graduate / professional
6.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 669 | 7.0% |
| Kindergarten | 467 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 4,259 | 47.3% |
| High school | 2,240 | 25.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,998 | 15.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.9%
Manufacturing
21.7%
Retail trade
10.0%
Construction
7.5%
Agriculture & mining
6.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.9%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Professional & management
4.4%
Public administration
4.3%
Other services
3.9%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.6% |
| Service | 14.7% |
| Sales & office | 18.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.9% |
| Production & transportation | 20.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.0% |
| Government | 13.1% |
| Self-employed | 6.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.4% |
| Carpool | 6.8% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 3.4% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.5 |
Poverty
All people
8.0%
Under 18 years
9.4%
18 and over
7.4%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
20.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.1% |
| Retirement income | 19.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 29.5% |
| High cholesterol | 30.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 24.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.9% |
| No physical activity | 21.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 11.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.2% |
| Visited dentist | 66.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 11.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,116 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.4% |
| 18–64 years | 8.0% |
| 65 and over | 28.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.8% |
| Public insurance | 36.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 35,688 | 93.1% |
| Spanish | 871 | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 520 | 1.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 44 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,148 | 95.9% |
| Born in same state | 35,868 | 95.4% |
| Born in different state | 28,517 | 78.0% |
| Foreign born | 280 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,712 | 4.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 828 | 51.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 6,432 | 17% |
| Italian | 3,056 | 8.1% |
| French | 2,457 | 6.5% |
| Arab | 1,306 | 3.4% |
| English | 813 | 2.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 800 | 2.1% |
| German | 150 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 12 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 12 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.5% |
| Internet access | 91.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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