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Montrose, MN
City in Wright County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55363.
Population
3,888
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,263
ZIP codes
1
Montrose and its ZIP codes
Montrose at a glance
- Montrose is about 18 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $102,625 a year, 15% more than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $275,700 (16% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,474 a month.
Local data for Montrose, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Montrose, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$102,625
Poverty rate
5.3%
Median home value
$275,700
Median rent
$1,474/mo
Homeownership
78.2%
Bachelor's or higher
35.4%
Median age
32.4
Average commute
32.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,638), Norwegian Americans (421), Irish Americans (354).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wright County. PPP loans are for Montrose.
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
How people get to work
Montrose, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.4%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 32.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Montrose, 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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Montrose, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
8.4%
U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Montrose
1 in or overlapping Montrose. Population shown
Cities near Montrose
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WaverlyCity | 2.8 mi | 1.7 |
| DelanoCity | 6.5 mi | 4.9 |
| WatertownCity | 7 mi | 2.6 |
| Howard LakeCity | 8.2 mi | 1.9 |
| WinstedCity | 8.7 mi | 1.9 |
| BuffaloCity | 9 mi | 7.8 |
| RockfordCity | 9.3 mi | 2.5 |
| IndependenceCity | 11 mi | 32.4 |
| New GermanyCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| MayerCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| GreenfieldCity | 12 mi | 20.4 |
| MinnetristaCity | 12 mi | 26.1 |
| Lester PrairieCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| Maple PlainCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| St. BonifaciusCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| CokatoCity | 13 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Montrose, MN in?
- Montrose is in Wright County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Montrose, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Montrose include 55363.
- What is the population of Montrose, MN?
- About 3,888 people live in Montrose, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Montrose?
- Nearby places include Waverly (2.8 mi), Delano (6.5 mi), Watertown (7 mi), Howard Lake (8.2 mi), Winsted (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023