| ZIP Code | 56331 |
|---|---|
| City | Freeport |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Stearns County |
| Area Code | 320 |
| Elevation | 1,200 ft |
| Latitude | 45.678998 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -94.671722 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27145 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.6 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.83 |
| Below Poverty | 3.3% ▼ 67% below avg |
| College Grads | 38.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.3% ▼ 74% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 8 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 513 (40%) |
| Some College | 121 (9.4%) |
| Associates | 143 (11.1%) |
| Bachelors | 249 (19.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 250 (19.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $90,893 ▲ 19% above avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $270,300 ≈ Avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $810/mo ↑ 6% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 837 |
| Vacant Units | 67 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.83 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 837 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 67 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.83 |
ZIP code 56331 is located in Freeport, Minnesota, within Stearns County. With a population of 2,176, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.6 years. Economically, 56331 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $90,893 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 56331 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $270,300 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $810 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 56331 is primarily White (93.34%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.3%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 56331 stands at 1.3%, 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 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 56331 in Freeport, MN is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,176 residents, a median household income of $90,893, and a median home value of $270,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.