Medford
City in Steele County, Minnesota

Medford is a city in Steele County, Minnesota, with 1,315 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,099 ft (335 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Owatonna, 5.3 miles S.
- 1,315residents (2020 Census)
- 1,099 ftelevation · 335 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.1 km²
- 1,101 / sq mipopulation density
- 55049ZIP code
About Medford
Medford ( MED-fərd) is a city in Steele County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, Medford had a population of 1,315.
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Living in Medford
- Median household income
- $108,250
- Median home value
- $249,600
- Median rent
- $1,175/mo
- Median age
- 39.3
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Medford had 1,315 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,315 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,101 per sq mi (425 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Medford at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Steele County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,315 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.19 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.1685° N, 93.2473° W |
| ZIP code | 55049 |
| Official website | medfordminnesota.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2741426 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Medford
- Owatonna5.3 mi S
- Warsaw8.5 mi NW
- Faribault9.3 mi N
- Morristown10.6 mi W
- Waseca14.1 mi SW
- Kenyon14.8 mi NE
- Claremont15.1 mi SE
- Nerstrand15.1 mi NE
- Waterville16.5 mi W
- West Concord17.2 mi E
- Dundas18.0 mi N
- Kilkenny19.1 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Medford
What county is Medford in?
Medford is in Steele County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Medford, MN?
1,315 people lived in Medford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Medford, MN?
The ZIP code of Medford is 55049.
What is the elevation of Medford?
1,099 feet (335 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Medford?
Owatonna (5.3 mi), Warsaw (8.5 mi), Faribault (9.3 mi), Morristown (10.6 mi), Waseca (14.1 mi).
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