Yellow Medicine County, MN ZIP Codes
Minnesota (MN) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
9,411
population (2021)
-9.8%
pop change since 2010
27173
FIPS code
Yellow Medicine County ZIP code map
About Yellow Medicine County
Yellow Medicine County is located in Minnesota and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 9,411 as of 2021,
a decrease of
9.8% from 10,438 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Yellow Medicine County is 27173.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 9,411 |
| 2010 population | 10,438 |
| Change | -9.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| FIPS code | 27173 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Yellow Medicine County
ZIP codes for Yellow Medicine County, MN (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56220 | Canby | Yellow Medicine | View map |
| 56223 | Clarkfield | Yellow Medicine | View map |
| 56237 | Echo | Yellow Medicine | View map |
| 56241 | Granite Falls | Yellow Medicine | View map |
| 56245 | Hanley Falls | Yellow Medicine | View map |
| 56280 | Porter | Yellow Medicine | View map |
| 56297 | Wood Lake | Yellow Medicine | View map |
Demographics & statistics
10,237
Population
41.9
Median age
$65,345
Median household income
$35,315
Per capita income
$139,057
Median home value
$700
Median monthly rent
81.7%
Home ownership
10.6%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
4,077
Housing units
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
309
Under 5
290
340
5–9
318
362
10–14
339
314
15–19
294
312
20–24
293
624
25–34
585
575
35–44
539
532
45–54
498
319
55–59
298
458
60–64
429
612
65–74
574
341
75–84
319
187
85+
176
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,346 | 22.8% |
| 18 and over | 7,891 | 77.2% |
| 65 and over | 2,209 | 19.2% |
| Median age | 41.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.7%
Two or more races
3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.2%
Other race
1.9%
Black or African American
0.6%
Asian
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,169 | 86.7% |
| Two or more races | 380 | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 356 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 343 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 202 | 1.9% |
| Black or African American | 67 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 63 | 0.6% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.4%
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
5.5%
$25k–$35k
7.0%
$35k–$50k
13.5%
$50k–$75k
18.7%
$75k–$100k
16.3%
$100k–$150k
18.4%
$150k–$200k
6.4%
$200k+
5.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.4% |
| $200k+ | 5.5% |
| Median income | $65,345 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.3%
$50k–$100k
24.8%
$100k–$150k
15.0%
$150k–$200k
15.0%
$200k–$300k
19.9%
$300k–$500k
9.7%
$500k–$1M
2.8%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $139,057 |
| Median rent / month | $700 |
| Owner occupied | 81.7% |
| Renter occupied | 18.3% |
| Vacant | 12.2% |
| Single-family detached | 90.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.5% |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.42 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 42.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 28.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.0% |
| 3 or more | 34.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 33.4% |
| Electricity | 23.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 34.7% |
| Fuel oil | 2.9% |
| Wood | 2.3% |
| No fuel used | 1.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,208 | 54.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 293 | 6.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 960 | 21.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 883 | 17.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,183 | 28.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,561 | 33.5% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.0% | 18.2% |
| Married | 55.2% | 62.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 10.1% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 7.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
4.8%
HS graduate
34.1%
Some college, no degree
23.5%
Associate's degree
16.9%
Bachelor's degree
13.7%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 191 | 8.4% |
| Kindergarten | 129 | 6.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,047 | 45.8% |
| High school | 525 | 22.7% |
| College / grad school | 365 | 16.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.6%
Agriculture & mining
13.2%
Manufacturing
13.1%
Retail trade
10.7%
Construction
6.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.3%
Other services
5.1%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Wholesale trade
4.8%
Professional & management
4.2%
Public administration
2.1%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.8% |
| Service | 16.5% |
| Sales & office | 19.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.9% |
| Production & transportation | 17.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.0% |
| Government | 10.4% |
| Self-employed | 12.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.2% |
| Carpool | 6.7% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 3.4% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.9 |
Poverty
All people
10.6%
Under 18 years
11.6%
18 and over
10.3%
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
17.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.6% |
| Retirement income | 17.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.2% |
| High cholesterol | 31.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 25.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.7% |
| No physical activity | 23.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 11.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.8% |
| Visited dentist | 68.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 12.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 617 | 7.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.8% |
| Under 18 | 3.7% |
| 18–64 years | 9.3% |
| 65 and over | 30.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.8% |
| Public insurance | 40.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,638 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 171 | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 137 | 2.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 3 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,988 | 96.6% |
| Born in same state | 9,951 | 96.3% |
| Born in different state | 8,074 | 78.6% |
| Foreign born | 37 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 249 | 3.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 90 | 51.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 3,123 | 30.5% |
| Italian | 605 | 5.9% |
| French | 454 | 4.4% |
| English | 199 | 1.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 156 | 1.5% |
| Dutch | 143 | 1.4% |
| German | 66 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 5 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.7% |
| Internet access | 89.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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