Porter
City in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota

Porter is a city in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, with 166 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,204 ft (367 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Taunton, 6.2 miles SE.
- 166residents (2020 Census)
- 1,204 ftelevation · 367 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.2 km²
- 83 / sq mipopulation density
- 56280ZIP code
About Porter
Porter is a city in Yellow Medicine and Lincoln counties, Minnesota, United States. The population was 166 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Porter
- Median household income
- $56,667
- Median home value
- $108,300
- Median rent
- $931/mo
- Median age
- 43.3
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Porter had 166 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 166 |
|---|---|
| Density | 83 per sq mi (32 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Porter at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Yellow Medicine County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 166 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.00 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,204 ft (367 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.6414° N, 96.1699° W |
| ZIP code | 56280 |
| Official website | portermn.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2752144 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Porter
- Taunton6.2 mi SE
- Canby7.1 mi NW
- St. Leo7.8 mi NE
- Minneota10.7 mi SE
- Ivanhoe12.9 mi S
- Hendricks15.6 mi SW
- Ghent16.3 mi SE
- Gary, SD17.6 mi NW
- Arco17.7 mi S
- Astoria, SD19.4 mi W
- Boyd19.6 mi NE
- Clarkfield20.5 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Porter
What county is Porter in?
Porter is in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Porter, MN?
166 people lived in Porter at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Porter, MN?
The ZIP code of Porter is 56280.
What is the elevation of Porter?
1,204 feet (367 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Porter?
Taunton (6.2 mi), Canby (7.1 mi), St. Leo (7.8 mi), Minneota (10.7 mi), Ivanhoe (12.9 mi).
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