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Monticello, MN
City in Wright County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55362.
Population
14,858
Land area
9.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,625
ZIP codes
1
Monticello and its ZIP codes
Monticello at a glance
- Monticello is about 23 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 73rd among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $79,534, 11% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $323,700 and median rent is $1,405 a month.
Local data for Monticello, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Monticello, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,534
Poverty rate
6.7%
Median home value
$323,700
Median rent
$1,405/mo
Homeownership
64.7%
Bachelor's or higher
23.5%
Median age
34.1
Average commute
26.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,451), Norwegian Americans (2,009), Swedish Americans (1,328).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wright County. PPP loans are for Monticello.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.9 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
How people get to work
Monticello, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.5%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home13.2%
Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monticello, 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
81° / 3°F
31.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monticello, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
ZIP codes in Monticello
1 in or overlapping Monticello. Population shown
Cities near Monticello
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Big LakeCity | 3.9 mi | 7.2 |
| BeckerCity | 6.7 mi | 11.7 |
| AlbertvilleCity | 8.2 mi | 4.4 |
| St. MichaelCity | 8.4 mi | 32.7 |
| OtsegoCity | 8.6 mi | 29.6 |
| Silver CreekCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.5 |
| BuffaloCity | 9.4 mi | 7.8 |
| Maple LakeCity | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| Elk RiverCity | 11 mi | 42.3 |
| HanoverCity | 12 mi | 5.5 |
| RogersCity | 13 mi | 25.4 |
| ZimmermanCity | 14 mi | 3.8 |
| Clear LakeCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| ClearwaterCity | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| GreenfieldCity | 14 mi | 20.4 |
| RockfordCity | 15 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monticello, MN in?
- Monticello is in Wright County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Monticello, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Monticello include 55362.
- What is the population of Monticello, MN?
- About 14,858 people live in Monticello, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monticello?
- Nearby places include Big Lake (3.9 mi), Becker (6.7 mi), Albertville (8.2 mi), St. Michael (8.4 mi), Otsego (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023