| ZIP Code | 56312 |
|---|---|
| City | Belgrade |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Stearns County |
| Area Code | 320 |
| Elevation | 1,259 ft |
| Latitude | 45.4566 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -94.969177 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27145 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.8 yrs ↓ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.52 |
| Below Poverty | 8.3% ▼ 17% below avg |
| College Grads | 40.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.2% ▼ 55% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 497 (35.2%) |
| Some College | 150 (10.6%) |
| Associates | 194 (13.7%) |
| Bachelors | 306 (21.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 259 (18.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,519 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $242,400 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $725/mo |
| Total Units | 934 |
| Vacant Units | 68 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 934 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 68 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
ZIP code 56312 is located in Belgrade, Minnesota, within Stearns County. With a population of 2,224, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.8 years. Economically, 56312 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,519 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 56312 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $242,400 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $725 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 53% since 2019.
The population of 56312 is primarily White (97.17%). Residents are well-educated — 40.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.3%. Household income has grown by 7% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 56312 stands at 2.2%, which is well below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 56312 in Belgrade, MN is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,224 residents, a median household income of $69,519, and a median home value of $242,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.