Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 1.55 |
| Below Poverty | 12.2% ▲ 22% above avg |
| College Grads | 43.0% ▲ 11% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,195 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 28,976 (28.1%) |
| Some College | 10,765 (10.5%) |
| Associates | 17,443 (16.9%) |
| Bachelors | 14,439 (14%) |
| Graduate Degree | 29,187 (28.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $74,029 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $253,243 ▼ 9% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,024/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 73,612 |
| Vacant Units | 5,736 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Stearns County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 34 ZIP codes spanning 24 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 175,712 residents. With a median age of 35.2, it is a relatively young county.
Stearns County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $74,028 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 12.2% is above the national average.
Housing in Stearns County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $253,243 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,023. Homeownership rates are high at 65.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Stearns County are primarily White (79.78%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 43.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Stearns County, MN is a solidly middle-class area in Minnesota. The 34 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56307 | Albany | 5,227 | $89,563 | $268,600 | $596 | 4.1% | 40.0% |
| 56310 | Avon | 5,361 | $103,993 | $286,600 | $1,064 | 2.6% | 45.7% |
| 56312 | Belgrade | 2,224 | $69,519 | $242,400 | $725 | 2.2% | 40.0% |
| 56316 | Brooten | 1,521 | $71,071 | $208,700 | $925 | 3.0% | 38.8% |
| 56320 | Cold Spring | 8,553 | $90,346 | $312,000 | $1,283 | 4.1% | 48.8% |
| 56325 | Elrosa | 194 | $54,375 | $164,100 | — | 0.0% | 38.3% |
| 56331 | Freeport | 2,176 | $90,893 | $270,300 | $810 | 1.3% | 38.9% |
| 56335 | Greenwald | 221 | $67,083 | $137,500 | — | 0.8% | 29.9% |
| 56340 | Holdingford | 2,433 | $89,211 | $286,800 | $1,066 | 0.9% | 31.9% |
| 55353 | Kimball | 3,273 | $87,969 | $320,600 | $768 | 4.0% | 36.5% |
| 56352 | Melrose | 5,955 | $71,356 | $225,100 | $1,047 | 3.0% | 31.5% |
| 56356 | New Munich | 264 | $88,750 | $160,200 | — | 0.7% | 26.7% |
| 56362 | Paynesville | 5,560 | $81,536 | $242,700 | $888 | 1.5% | 40.6% |
| 56368 | Richmond | 4,162 | $92,963 | $309,500 | $822 | 3.1% | 35.4% |
| 56369 | Rockville | 575 | $84,464 | $223,200 | $896 | 0.0% | 53.8% |
| 56371 | Roscoe | 95 | $44,250 | $183,300 | $1,196 | 2.1% | 6.9% |
| 56301 | Saint Cloud | 34,883 | $69,725 | $262,500 | $1,103 | 7.1% | 46.6% |
| 56303 | Saint Cloud | 26,031 | $66,789 | $197,900 | $1,001 | 2.9% | 40.6% |
| 56304 | Saint Cloud | 17,281 | $54,133 | $230,600 | $926 | 8.8% | 35.7% |
| 56374 | Saint Joseph | 10,020 | $78,415 | $281,300 | $1,134 | 2.4% | 51.0% |
| 56376 | Saint Martin | 313 | $67,500 | $212,800 | $525 | 1.1% | 30.1% |
| 56375 | Saint Stephen | 672 | $94,875 | $237,600 | $1,025 | 4.3% | 41.1% |
| 56377 | Sartell | 21,008 | $82,583 | $282,800 | $1,196 | 3.5% | 54.9% |
| 56378 | Sauk Centre | 8,433 | $71,953 | $239,000 | $780 | 5.5% | 33.3% |
| 56387 | Waite Park | 7,705 | $57,387 | $230,500 | $1,072 | 9.4% | 29.6% |