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County ProfileMN

Steele County

Population: 37,406 · 5 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
37,406
People
Median age
40.5
Housing
Total households
15,138
Income
Median household income
$84,196
Housing
Total housing units
15,995
Employment
Employment rate
63.8%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
28%
Healthcare
Insured population
96.5%
County details
Local time 02:14:14(CT)
NameSteele
Total ZIP codes5total
ZIP codes (by type)
4 Standard1 PO Box
Area code507
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates44.015181, -93.2360652
Land area429.6 sq miles(1,112.6 km²)

Map of Steele county, Minnesota with ZIP codes

Map of Steele County, Minnesota and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Steele County

Compare the largest cities in Steele County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Owatonna26,420$80,7501ZIPs
Blooming Prairie1,974$63,6561ZIPs
Medford1,315$108,2501ZIPs
Ellendale676$89,3751ZIPs
Hope921ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Steele County

Review the most populated postal areas across Steele County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
55060Owatonna$84,90629,693
55917Blooming Prairie$75,2083,609
55049Medford$90,6252,619
56026Ellendale$100,1691,899
56046Hope$61,04292

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS