Freeborn County GIS Maps
Freeborn County, Minnesota, has 30,895 residents and covers 707.3 square miles. The population declined 1.2% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Freeborn County is 27047.
Albert Lea is the county's largest population center. Freeborn County also includes 12 zip codes, 8 public school districts and 54 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Freeborn County Trends
- Population
- 30,895▾
- Median Home Value
- $164,900▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 12,095▴
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Freeborn County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Freeborn County Population
Freeborn County had 30,895 residents in 2020. That was 1.2% lower than in 2010. Freeborn County had 1,689 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 44 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Albert Lea, Glenville and Alden.
Population Trend in Freeborn County MN
Freeborn County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Freeborn County Zip Codes
Freeborn County has 12 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Albert Lea (56007), Glenville (56036) and Alden (56009). Albert Lea is the largest zip by population, with about 21,434 residents or 69% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 80% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Freeborn County MN
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56007 | Albert Lea | 21,434 | ▴ 1% |
| 56036 | Glenville | 1,774 | ▾ -9.4% |
| 56009 | Alden | 1,514 | ▾ -6.1% |
| 56016 | Clarks Grove | 1,020 | ▾ -6.9% |
| 56045 | Hollandale | 865 | ▴ 6.4% |
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Freeborn County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Freeborn County Demographics
Freeborn County has a median age of 43.9, which makes the county a little older than Minnesota overall. About 22% of residents are under 18, while 22.8% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 27.8% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 18.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 38.8%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Freeborn County MN
Median Age
43.9
Under 18
22%
Age 65+
22.8%
Bachelor's+
18.1%
Freeborn County School Districts
Freeborn County is served by 8 public school districts with 12,095 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Austin Public, Albert Lea Public and Blooming Prairie Public. Those three districts account for about 79% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Freeborn County MN
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Public School District | 5,385 | 44.5% | ▴ 4.6% |
| Albert Lea Public School District | 3,335 | 27.6% | ▾ -0.1% |
| Blooming Prairie Public School District | 864 | 7.1% | — 0% |
| United South Central School District | 763 | 6.3% | ▾ -4.3% |
| NRHEG School District | 762 | 6.3% | ▾ -3.8% |
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Freeborn County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Freeborn County Housing & Real Estate
Freeborn County has a median home value of $164,900 and a median gross rent of $837. About 79% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Minnesota median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $227,400 and homes spent about 48 days on the market.
Freeborn County Housing Mix
Freeborn County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Freeborn County Housing Trends
Freeborn County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Freeborn County, MN
Freeborn County has 1,383 business listings across 402 categories. The largest categories in Freeborn County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (64, 4.6%), Parks & Recreation (30, 2.2%), and Contractors (25, 1.8%). The full Freeborn County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Freeborn County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Freeborn County, MN
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 64 | 4.6% |
| Parks & Recreation | 30 | 2.2% |
| Contractors | 25 | 1.8% |
| Auto Repair | 25 | 1.8% |
| Insurance Agencies | 18 | 1.3% |
| Gas Stations | 18 | 1.3% |
| Real Estate Agents | 17 | 1.2% |
| Car Dealerships | 16 | 1.2% |
| Beauty Salons | 16 | 1.2% |
| Public And Government Association | 16 | 1.2% |
Freeborn County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain Centers | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Albert Lea |
| Albert Lea Extended Stay | Accommodation | Albert Lea |
| Bookkeeping Cents | Accountant | Albert Lea |
| Wedgewood Golf Course | Active Life | Albert Lea |
| Healing Focus Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine | Acupuncture | Albert Lea |
| Ad Art Inc. | Advertising Agency | Albert Lea |
| Sorensen Seed | Agricultural Cooperatives | Alden |
| Arnold's of Alden | Agricultural Service | Alden |
| Northern Country Co-Op | Agriculture | Alden |
| Albert Lea Municipal Airport | Airport | Albert Lea |
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Freeborn County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Freeborn County Basemaps
Freeborn County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
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Nearby Counties
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