City

Sauk Centre, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Stearns County  ·  Minnesota

👥8,433Population
💰$71,953Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$239,000Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓33.3%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.1%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.3%Race
White93.1%
Hispanic3.3%
Black0.3%
Asian0.8%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads33.3% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma118 (2.2%)
HS Graduate1,935 (35.8%)
Some College505 (9.3%)
Associates1,051 (19.4%)
Bachelors780 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree1,023 (18.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 35.8%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 19.4%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad35.8%
Some College9.3%
Associates19.4%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.3%Renter: 25.7%Tenure
Owner74.3%
Renter25.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,953 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$239,000 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$780/mo
Total Housing Units3,835
Vacant Units466

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
59%
About Sauk Centre, MN

Sauk Centre is a city in Minnesota, located in Stearns County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,433 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40 years.

Economically, Sauk Centre is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,953 is near the national average. Approximately 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Sauk Centre is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $239,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $780 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sauk Centre is moderately educated. 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.06%).

Sauk Centre, MN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Sauk Centre
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56378 8,433 $71,953 $239,000 $780 5.5% 33.3% 74.3%