City

Cold Spring, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Stearns County  ·  Minnesota

👥8,553Population
💰$90,346Median HH Income▲ 18% above avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$312,000Median Home Value▲ 12% above avg
🎓48.8%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.7%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.9%Race
White95.7%
Hispanic3.1%
Black0.1%
Asian0.1%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads48.8% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma27 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,544 (28.4%)
Some College488 (9%)
Associates728 (13.4%)
Bachelors876 (16.1%)
Graduate Degree1,778 (32.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 28.4%Some College: 9%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 16.1%Graduate: 32.7%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad28.4%
Some College9.0%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors16.1%
Graduate32.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.1%Renter: 17.9%Tenure
Owner82.1%
Renter17.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,346 ▲ 18% above avg
Median Home Value$312,000 ▲ 12% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,283/mo
Total Housing Units3,630
Vacant Units344

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Cold Spring, MN

Cold Spring is a city in Minnesota, located in Stearns County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,553 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Cold Spring is a middle-income community. The median household income of $90,346 is above the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Cold Spring is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $312,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,283 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cold Spring is well-educated. 48.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.74%).

Cold Spring, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Cold Spring
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56320 8,553 $90,346 $312,000 $1,283 4.1% 48.8% 82.1%