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Delano, MN
City in Wright County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55328.
Population
6,942
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,404
ZIP codes
1
Delano and its ZIP codes
Delano at a glance
- Delano is about 19 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 131st among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $109,946, 23% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $375,200 (14% above Minnesota) and median rent is $964 a month.
Local data for Delano, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Delano, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$109,946
Poverty rate
4.0%
Median home value
$375,200
Median rent
$964/mo
Homeownership
77.4%
Bachelor's or higher
48.0%
Median age
37.4
Average commute
29.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,291), Norwegian Americans (987), Swedish Americans (746).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wright County. PPP loans are for Delano.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,602
49,245 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,574
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$760M
FY 2026, $5,376 per person
PPP loans
$30.1M
341 loans, 2,980 jobs reported
How people get to work
Delano, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.2%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home16.7%
Average one-way commute: 29.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Delano, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
766
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
124
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 4°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Delano, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
8.8%
U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
ZIP codes in Delano
1 in or overlapping Delano. Population shown
Cities near Delano
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IndependenceCity | 4.2 mi | 32.4 |
| RockfordCity | 4.4 mi | 2.5 |
| WatertownCity | 5.8 mi | 2.6 |
| MontroseCity | 6.5 mi | 3.1 |
| Maple PlainCity | 6.7 mi | 1.1 |
| GreenfieldCity | 7 mi | 20.4 |
| LorettoCity | 7.6 mi | 0.3 |
| MinnetristaCity | 7.7 mi | 26.1 |
| WaverlyCity | 9.2 mi | 1.7 |
| MoundCity | 9.4 mi | 2.9 |
| St. BonifaciusCity | 9.6 mi | 1 |
| MedinaCity | 10 mi | 25.6 |
| BuffaloCity | 10 mi | 7.8 |
| Spring ParkCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| HanoverCity | 11 mi | 5.5 |
| Crown CollegeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Delano, MN in?
- Delano is in Wright County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Delano, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Delano include 55328.
- What is the population of Delano, MN?
- About 6,942 people live in Delano, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Delano?
- Nearby places include Independence (4.2 mi), Rockford (4.4 mi), Watertown (5.8 mi), Montrose (6.5 mi), Maple Plain (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023