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Zumbrota, MN
City in Goodhue County, Minnesota.
Population
3,914
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,369
ZIP codes
0
Zumbrota and its ZIP codes
Zumbrota at a glance
- Zumbrota is about 19 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- It is the 182nd most populous of 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- Households here earn a median of $78,156 a year, 12% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $249,300 (24% below Minnesota) and median rent is $834 a month.
Local data for Zumbrota, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Zumbrota, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,156
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$249,300
Median rent
$834/mo
Homeownership
77.1%
Bachelor's or higher
32.7%
Median age
43.8
Average commute
32.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,608), Norwegian Americans (1,048), Irish Americans (446).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Goodhue County. PPP loans are for Zumbrota.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, +1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,187
21,796 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,391
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$346M
FY 2026, $7,265 per person
How people get to work
Zumbrota, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.0%
Average one-way commute: 32.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Zumbrota, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
530
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
78
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 4°F
35.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Zumbrota, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Zumbrota
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WanamingoCity | 5.8 mi | 1.4 |
| Pine IslandCity | 6 mi | 6.2 |
| MazeppaCity | 6.4 mi | 1.1 |
| GoodhueCity | 7.6 mi | 1.1 |
| BellechesterCity | 9.4 mi | 0.3 |
| OronocoCity | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| Zumbro FallsCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| West ConcordCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| HammondCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| KenyonCity | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| MantorvilleCity | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| ByronCity | 18 mi | 3.1 |
| KassonCity | 19 mi | 3.5 |
| MillvilleCity | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| Cannon FallsCity | 19 mi | 4.6 |
| DennisonCity | 20 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Zumbrota, MN in?
- Zumbrota is in Goodhue County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Zumbrota, MN?
- About 3,914 people live in Zumbrota, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Zumbrota?
- Nearby places include Wanamingo (5.8 mi), Pine Island (6 mi), Mazeppa (6.4 mi), Goodhue (7.6 mi), Bellechester (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023