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McLeod County, MN
9 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in McLeod County, Minnesota.
Population
36,798
Land area
492sq mi
People per sq mi
75
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in McLeod County
McLeod County at a glance
- The median household income is $80,084, 10% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $246,100 (25% below Minnesota) and median rent is $941 a month.
- Its largest cities are Hutchinson (14,680), Glencoe (5,695) and Winsted (2,181).
Local data for McLeod County, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McLeod County, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,084
Poverty rate
8.7%
Median home value
$246,100
Prices +0.2% in a year
Median rent
$941/mo
Homeownership
77.4%
Bachelor's or higher
20.2%
Median age
41.6
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (17,116), Norwegian Americans (3,299), Irish Americans (2,817).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,899
15,822 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,908
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$245M
FY 2026, $6,675 per person
PPP loans
$122M
1,898 loans, 12,447 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$176K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
McLeod County, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.9%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McLeod County, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
703
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
34
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 3°F
31.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in McLeod County, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in McLeod County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in McLeod County, MN?
- Hutchinson is the largest city or town in McLeod County, with about 14,680 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in McLeod County?
- McLeod County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 55312, 55336, 55350, 55354, 55370.
- What is the population of McLeod County, MN?
- About 36,798 people live in McLeod County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border McLeod County?
- McLeod County borders Wright County, Carver County, Meeker County, Sibley County, Renville County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023