| ZIP Code | 56316 |
|---|---|
| City | Brooten |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Stearns County |
| Area Code | 320 |
| Elevation | 1,301 ft |
| Latitude | 45.505682 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -95.142779 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27145 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.7 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 14.1% ▲ 41% above avg |
| College Grads | 38.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 39% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 23 (2.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 310 (30.7%) |
| Some College | 127 (12.6%) |
| Associates | 158 (15.7%) |
| Bachelors | 193 (19.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 198 (19.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,071 ≈ Avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $208,700 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $925/mo ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 721 |
| Vacant Units | 105 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 721 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 105 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 56316 is located in Brooten, Minnesota, within Stearns County. With a population of 1,521, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.7 years. Economically, 56316 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,071 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 56316 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $208,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $925 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 50% since 2019.
The population of 56316 is primarily White (87.77%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.1%. Household income has grown by 35% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 56316 stands at 3.0%, which is below the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 56316 in Brooten, MN is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,521 residents, a median household income of $71,071, and a median home value of $208,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.