What are the schools like in Zumbrota, MN?

Zumbrota is served primarily by Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Zumbrota?

The median household income in Zumbrota, MN is $72,061 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Zumbrota, MN?

Zumbrota has an average high temperature of 22.7°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.5 inches.

Zumbrota, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Zumbrota, MN affordable or expensive?

Zumbrota's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Zumbrota is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $239,000 and the median rent is $772 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Zumbrota, MN?

Zumbrota has a violent crime rate of 48.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 390.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Zumbrota, MN a Good Place to Live?

Zumbrota is a small town of 3,777 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $72,061 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Zumbrota stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Zumbrota is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Zumbrota city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.7

Zumbrota's overall cost of living index is 95.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Zumbrota costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Zumbrota, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$239,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$772	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,061	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Zumbrota's violent crime rate is 48.8 per 100,000 residents — 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

48.8 /100k

Property Crime

390.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Zumbrota is served primarily by Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Zumbrota, MN	National Avg
School District	Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	34.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Zumbrota sees average highs of 22.7°F in January and 81.0°F in July, with 35.2 inches of annual precipitation and 43.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Zumbrota, MN
Average High — January	22.7°F
Average High — July	81.0°F
Annual Precipitation	35.2"
Annual Snowfall	43.5"

Demographics

Metric	Zumbrota, MN	National Avg
Population	3,777	—
Median Age	43.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.8%	18.9%
Asian	2.3%	6.3%
Under 18	20.4%	22.2%
65 and over	20.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wanamingo, MN 6 mi Mazeppa, MN 7 mi Pine Island, MN 7 mi Goodhue, MN 8 mi Bellechester, MN 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Zumbrota

Zumbrota, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55992

Zumbrota vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zumbrota, MN affordable or expensive?

Zumbrota's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Zumbrota roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $239,000 and median rent is $772/month.

What is the crime rate in Zumbrota, MN?

Zumbrota's violent crime rate is 48.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 390.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Zumbrota?

Public schools in Zumbrota are operated by Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 34.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Zumbrota, MN a good place to live?

Zumbrota, MN has a population of 3,777, a median household income of $72,061, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Zumbrota?

Zumbrota averages 22.7°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.2 inches with about 43.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Zumbrota?

Zumbrota, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55992.

What is the population of Zumbrota?

The population of Zumbrota, Minnesota is 3,777 with a median age of 43.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Zumbrota?

Key numbers for living in Zumbrota: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $239,000, median household income $72,061, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Zumbrota side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.