City

Sauk Rapids, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Benton County  ·  Minnesota

👥17,300Population
💰$71,964Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$251,500Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓45.6%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.2%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 1%Asian: 0.7%Other: 4.2%Race
White89.2%
Hispanic4.1%
Black1.0%
Asian0.7%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
29%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty6.7% ▼ 33% below avg
College Grads45.6% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma23 (0.2%)
HS Graduate3,233 (29.4%)
Some College1,005 (9.1%)
Associates1,719 (15.6%)
Bachelors1,908 (17.3%)
Graduate Degree3,113 (28.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 29.4%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 17.3%Graduate: 28.3%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad29.4%
Some College9.1%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors17.3%
Graduate28.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.6%Renter: 33.4%Tenure
Owner66.6%
Renter33.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
43%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,964 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$251,500 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$972/mo
Total Housing Units7,356
Vacant Units360

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
56%
About Sauk Rapids, MN

Sauk Rapids is a city in Minnesota, located in Benton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,300 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.8 years.

Economically, Sauk Rapids is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,964 is near the national average. Approximately 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Sauk Rapids is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $251,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $972 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sauk Rapids is well-educated. 45.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.17%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sauk Rapids
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56379 17,300 $71,964 $251,500 $972 2.4% 45.6% 66.6%