PlainZIP

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
$101,771
Median income
$285,900
Median home value
25.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $42,122. The poverty rate stands at 5.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. Housing costs here run $285,900 for a typical home value (12% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,115 a month; 91.6% of 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. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing Benton County, letting you compare 56367 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 56367

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rice, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56367.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 56367?

41.2

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 96.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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

$42,122

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56367 ranks nationally

Rice, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$101,771 Top 18% higher than 82% 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 51.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,926

Total Housing Units

2,667

Occupied Units

259

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.6%
Renter 8.4%

$285,900

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56367 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 56367 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 56367 ranks #2 of 5 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
56373 Royalton, MN 3,051 7.3 mi
56375 Saint Stephen, MN 852 6.5 mi
56377 Sartell, MN 17,648 8.8 mi
56379 Sauk Rapids, MN 16,163 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Benton County

56379 standard
Sauk Rapids, MN
Pop: 16,163
56329 standard
Foley, MN
Pop: 7,367
56357 standard
Oak Park, MN
Pop: 1,029

Related Areas

Benton County Rice, MN Minnesota

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.

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