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U.S. ZIP Code · MN55060

Steele County

Typical home value

$297,205[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.9%
5-year / yr
+5.9%
10-year / yr
+6.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+4.6%
vs metro
vs state
≈ state median
ZIP 55060 location in MN
Location of ZIP 55060 in MN

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 55060 is worth $297,205. Over the past year, values have risen 2.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,169 a month — a 4.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.2%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,169[2]
Gross yield
4.7%[2]
Cap rate
2.8%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,548[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Steele County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
29,599[3]
Median household income
$84,906[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Steele County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-40[5]
Moved in
925
Moved out
965

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
15
Elementary
5
Middle
3
High
6
  • OWATONNA SENIOR HIGH

    High · Grades 9–12 · OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

    1,494 students

  • Owatonna Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

    1,015 students

  • LINCOLN ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

    609 students

  • WILSON ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

    560 students

  • WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

    484 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.8%
Annual rent$14,033

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,503
Loan principal$237,764
Down payment$59,441
Total interest paid$303,255

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.75
Monthly cost to own$2,045
Monthly rent$1,169

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 55060?
The typical home in 55060 is worth $297,205, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 55060?
Home values in 55060 are up 2.9% over the past year, and up 5.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 55060?
A typical home in 55060 rents for about $1,169 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 55060?
The effective property tax rate in 55060 is 1.2% — roughly $3,548 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 55060?
ZIP code 55060 has a population of 29,599 and a median household income of $84,906.

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