| ZIP Code | 56352 |
|---|---|
| City | Melrose |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Stearns County |
| Area Code | 320 |
| Elevation | 1,273 ft |
| Latitude | 45.6418 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -94.806359 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27145 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 6.4% ▼ 36% below avg |
| College Grads | 31.5% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 40% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 41 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,630 (42%) |
| Some College | 450 (11.6%) |
| Associates | 537 (13.8%) |
| Bachelors | 435 (11.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 787 (20.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,356 ≈ Avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $225,100 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,047/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,656 |
| Vacant Units | 239 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,656 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 239 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 56352 is located in Melrose, Minnesota, within Stearns County. With a population of 5,955, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.3 years. Economically, 56352 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,356 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 56352 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $225,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,047 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 56352 is primarily White (86.11%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.4%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 56352 stands at 3.0%, which is below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 56352 in Melrose, MN is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,955 residents, a median household income of $71,356, and a median home value of $225,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.