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Avon, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56310

Stearns County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,120
28/sq mi
$105,164
Median income
$300,500
Median home value
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Avon pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
28
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56310 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56310 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Avon, Stearns County, Minnesota, home to 5,120 residents across 185.5 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56310 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,164 (28% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $44,167. Poverty here runs at 5.7%, with unemployment measured at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $300,500 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $1,064 per month, and 85.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Stearns County, letting you compare 56310 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 56310

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Avon, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56310.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56310, Avon, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,120

Population

185.5

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56310?

39.8

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 97.0%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$105,164

Median Household Income

+28% vs state

$44,167

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56310 ranks nationally

Avon, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$105,164 Top 16% higher than 84% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,210

Total Housing Units

1,981

Occupied Units

229

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.7%
Renter 14.3%

$300,500

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$1,064

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.1%

YoY Change (2024)

266

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+166%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 56310 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.3% 179
2021 +9.7% 196
2022 +17.2% 230
2023 +14.4% 263
2024 +1.1% 266

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 113 business establishments in ZIP 56310, employing approximately 4,895 people with a combined annual payroll of $506,440,000.

113

Businesses

4,895

Employees

$506.4M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 25 22.1%
Other services (except public administration) 14 12.4%
Manufacturing 10 8.8%
Retail trade 10 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 10 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 7.1%
Finance and insurance 7 6.2%
Transportation and warehousing 5 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 4.4%
Health care and social assistance 4 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 3.5%
Wholesale trade 3 2.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 2.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 56310 vs 56321 →

ZIP 56310 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56310 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 56310 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 56310 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
56321 Collegeville, MN 1,536 4.4 mi
56340 Holdingford, MN 2,288 8.4 mi
56374 Saint Joseph, MN 9,868 5.5 mi
56307 Albany, MN 5,157 7.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Stearns County

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Saint Cloud, MN
Pop: 32,434
56303 standard
Saint Cloud, MN
Pop: 25,984
56377 standard
Sartell, MN
Pop: 17,648
56374 standard
Saint Joseph, MN
Pop: 9,868
56320 standard
Cold Spring, MN
Pop: 8,080
56378 standard
Sauk Centre, MN
Pop: 7,778

Related Areas

Stearns County Avon, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56310 in? ▼
ZIP code 56310 (Avon) is located in Stearns County, Minnesota. Stearns County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/stearns-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56310? ▼
ZIP code 56310 in Avon, MN has a population of 5,120 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56310? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56310 is $105,164, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56310? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56310 is $300,500, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56310? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56310 is White at 97.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56310? ▼
ZIP code 56310 has 113 business establishments employing approximately 4,895 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56310? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56310 are: Construction (25), Other services (except public administration) (14), Manufacturing (10). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56310? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56310 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56310? ▼
In ZIP code 56310, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 56310? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56310 is 24.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56310? ▼
In ZIP code 56310, approximately 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56310? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56310 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.