Elrosa, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56325
Stearns County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 211
- 515/sq mi High-density area
- $86,875
- Median income Above-median income area
- $174,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 11.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elrosa pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 515
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56325 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 56325 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elrosa, Stearns County, Minnesota, home to just 211 residents across 0.4 square miles, a density of 515 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56325 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,875 (6% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,471. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.9% and unemployment is 0.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $174,300 (32% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $1,188; owner occupancy is 87.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Stearns County, so 56325 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 56325
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elrosa, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56325.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56325, Elrosa, 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
211
Population
0.4
Area (sq mi)
515
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56325?
46.8
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$86,875
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$35,471
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 56325 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Elrosa, MN household income vs. every Minnesota ZIP code
Median household income among 864 reporting Minnesota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$86,875 Top 33% higher than 67% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
93housing units
93
Total Housing Units
93
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$174,300
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$1,188
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 56325, employing approximately 109 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,899,000.
15
Businesses
109
Employees
$5.9M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 26.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 20.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 20.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 56325 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56352
Melrose (56352)
5,868 residents
- 56312
Belgrade (56312)
2,365 residents
- 56325 211
Elrosa (56325)
211 residents
- 56335 199
Greenwald (56335)
199 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56325 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56325 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56325
Elrosa (56325)
$86,875 median income
- 56352
Melrose (56352)
$73,721 median income
- 56335
Greenwald (56335)
$72,625 median income
- 56312
Belgrade (56312)
$70,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 56325 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56325, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 56325 in?
ZIP code 56325 (Elrosa) 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 56325?
ZIP code 56325 in Elrosa, MN has a population of 211 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56325?
The median household income in ZIP 56325 is $86,875, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56325?
The median home value in ZIP 56325 is $174,300, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56325?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56325 is White at 99.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56325?
ZIP code 56325 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 109 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56325?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56325 are: Other services (except public administration) (4), Wholesale trade (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56325?
In ZIP code 56325, 42.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56325?
In ZIP code 56325, approximately 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56325?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56325 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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