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Madelia, MN
City in Watonwan County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 56062.
Population
2,327
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,539
ZIP codes
1
Madelia and its ZIP codes
Madelia at a glance
- Madelia is about 21 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,548, 14% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,400 (50% below Minnesota) and median rent is $833 a month.
Local data for Madelia, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Madelia, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,548
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$165,400
Median rent
$833/mo
Homeownership
78.8%
Bachelor's or higher
17.0%
Median age
34.1
Average commute
26.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (818), Mexican Americans (459), Norwegian Americans (345).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Watonwan County. PPP loans are for Madelia.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,731
4,490 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,598
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$73M
FY 2026, $6,487 per person
PPP loans
$9M
253 loans, 997 jobs reported
How people get to work
Madelia, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.1%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.1%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Madelia, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
353
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 5°F
33.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Madelia, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
ZIP codes in Madelia
1 in or overlapping Madelia. Population shown
Cities near Madelia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| La SalleCity | 7.7 mi | 0.1 |
| HanskaCity | 8 mi | 0.2 |
| LewisvilleCity | 8.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Lake CrystalCity | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| St. JamesCity | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| Garden CityCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| SearlesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Vernon CenterCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| TrumanCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| CourtlandCity | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| AmboyCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Good ThunderCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| New UlmCity | 19 mi | 10.2 |
| OrmsbyCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| NicolletCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| ButterfieldCity | 20 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Madelia, MN in?
- Madelia is in Watonwan County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Madelia, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Madelia include 56062.
- What is the population of Madelia, MN?
- About 2,327 people live in Madelia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Madelia?
- Nearby places include La Salle (7.7 mi), Hanska (8 mi), Lewisville (8.5 mi), Lake Crystal (11 mi), St. James (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023