Rice, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56367
Benton County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,263
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $101,771
- Median income Above-median income area
- $285,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rice pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 18%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56367 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 56367 (Rice, MN) rose +1.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 233.3 in 2023 to 235.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 56367 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rice, Benton County, Minnesota, home to 6,263 residents across 262.1 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56367 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,771 (24% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,122. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.6% and unemployment is 2.0%. Median home value is $285,900 (12% above the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $1,115; 91.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Benton County, so 56367 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 56367
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rice, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56367.
- Construction
Construction
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 15
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Retail trade 12
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 10
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 9
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 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 56367, Rice, 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
6,263
Population
262.1
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56367?
41.2
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
0.4%
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?
$101,771
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$42,122
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56367 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Rice, 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)
$101,771 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
2,926housing units
2,926
Total Housing Units
2,667
Occupied Units
259
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$285,900
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$1,115
Median Rent
1990
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
+1.0%
YoY Change (2024)
236
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+136%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 56367 have increased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 172 |
| 2021 | +9.6% | 189 |
| 2022 | +16.1% | 219 |
| 2023 | +6.3% | 233 |
| 2024 | +1.0% | 236 |
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 142 business establishments in ZIP 56367, employing approximately 1,514 people with a combined annual payroll of $87,468,000.
142
Businesses
1,514
Employees
$87.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 46 | 32.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 10.6% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 4.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.8% |
| Information | 3 | 2.1% |
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 56367 vs 56373 →
ZIP 56367 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56377
Sartell (56377)
17,648 residents
- 56379
Sauk Rapids (56379)
16,163 residents
- 56367 6,263
Rice (56367)
6,263 residents
- 56373 3,051
Royalton (56373)
3,051 residents
- 56375 852
Saint Stephen (56375)
852 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56367 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56367 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56375
Saint Stephen (56375)
$105,313 median income
- 56367
Rice (56367)
$101,771 median income
- 56373
Royalton (56373)
$91,192 median income
- 56377
Sartell (56377)
$87,172 median income
- 56379
Sauk Rapids (56379)
$76,138 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 56367 ranks #2 of 5 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 56367, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,263 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 56367 in?
ZIP code 56367 (Rice) is located in Benton County, Minnesota. Benton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/benton-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56367?
ZIP code 56367 in Rice, MN has a population of 6,263 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56367?
The median household income in ZIP 56367 is $101,771, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56367?
The median home value in ZIP 56367 is $285,900, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56367?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56367 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56367?
ZIP code 56367 has 142 business establishments employing approximately 1,514 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56367?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56367 are: Construction (46), Other services (except public administration) (15), Retail trade (12). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56367?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56367 increased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. 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 56367?
In ZIP code 56367, 51.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.0% 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 56367?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56367 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 56367?
In ZIP code 56367, approximately 91.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56367?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56367 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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