Butterfield
City in Watonwan County, Minnesota

Butterfield is a city in Watonwan County, Minnesota, with 601 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,188 ft (362 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mountain Lake, 6.6 miles W.
- 601residents (2020 Census)
- 1,188 ftelevation · 362 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.0 km²
- 1,532 / sq mipopulation density
- 56120ZIP code
About Butterfield
Butterfield is a city in Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 601 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Butterfield
- Median household income
- $64,083
- Median home value
- $90,400
- Median rent
- $678/mo
- Median age
- 45
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Butterfield had 601 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 601 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,532 per sq mi (592 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Butterfield at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Watonwan County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 601 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.39 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.9586° N, 94.7943° W |
| ZIP code | 56120 |
| Official website | butterfieldmn.com/Pages/default.aspx |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2708992 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Butterfield
- Mountain Lake6.6 mi W
- Odin6.8 mi SE
- Darfur6.9 mi N
- St. James8.5 mi E
- Ormsby8.9 mi SE
- Comfrey11.8 mi NW
- Bingham Lake12.9 mi W
- La Salle13.5 mi NE
- Trimont14.2 mi S
- Fish Lake15.1 mi SW
- Windom17.2 mi W
- Lewisville18.1 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Butterfield
What county is Butterfield in?
Butterfield is in Watonwan County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Butterfield, MN?
601 people lived in Butterfield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Butterfield, MN?
The ZIP code of Butterfield is 56120.
What is the elevation of Butterfield?
1,188 feet (362 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Butterfield?
Mountain Lake (6.6 mi), Odin (6.8 mi), Darfur (6.9 mi), St. James (8.5 mi), Ormsby (8.9 mi).
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