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Sartell, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56377

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

17,648
326/sq mi
$87,172
Median income
$302,400
Median home value
40.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sartell pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
326
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56377 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56377 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sartell, Stearns County, Minnesota, home to 17,648 residents across 54.2 square miles, a density of 326 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56377 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,172 (6% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $43,647. Poverty here runs at 6.7%, with unemployment measured at 2.1%. The typical home here is valued at $302,400 (18% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,273 monthly, and 65.4% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. To put 56377 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Stearns County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 56377

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sartell, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56377.

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 56377, Sartell, 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

17,648

Population

54.2

Area (sq mi)

326

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56377?

35.8

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 87.9%
African American 3.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$87,172

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$43,647

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

19.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56377 ranks nationally

Sartell, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,172 Top 30% higher than 70% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 58.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.6%

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

What does housing look like?

8,236

Total Housing Units

8,117

Occupied Units

119

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.4%
Renter 34.6%

$302,400

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$1,273

Median Rent

2000

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

+6.4%

YoY Change (2024)

217

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+117%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 56377 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 157
2021 +10.4% 173
2022 +12.3% 194
2023 +4.9% 204
2024 +6.4% 217

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 367 business establishments in ZIP 56377, employing approximately 5,389 people with a combined annual payroll of $309,449,000.

367

Businesses

5,389

Employees

$309.4M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 82 22.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 41 11.2%
Retail trade 40 10.9%
Construction 39 10.6%
Finance and insurance 34 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 27 7.4%
Accommodation and food services 23 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 5.2%
Educational services 9 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 2.2%
Manufacturing 6 1.6%
Wholesale trade 6 1.6%

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 56377 vs 56303 →

ZIP 56377 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 56377 ranks #2 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 56377 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 56377 ranks #3 of 7 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
56303 Saint Cloud, MN 25,984 4.7 mi
56375 Saint Stephen, MN 852 4.7 mi
56387 Waite Park, MN 6,734 7.5 mi
56374 Saint Joseph, MN 9,868 5.7 mi
56379 Sauk Rapids, MN 16,163 7.0 mi
56367 Rice, MN 6,263 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Stearns County

56301 standard
Saint Cloud, MN
Pop: 32,434
56303 standard
Saint Cloud, MN
Pop: 25,984
56374 standard
Saint Joseph, MN
Pop: 9,868
56320 standard
Cold Spring, MN
Pop: 8,080
56378 standard
Sauk Centre, MN
Pop: 7,778
56387 standard
Waite Park, MN
Pop: 6,734

Related Areas

Stearns County Sartell, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56377 in? ▼
ZIP code 56377 (Sartell) 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 56377? ▼
ZIP code 56377 in Sartell, MN has a population of 17,648 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56377? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56377 is $87,172, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56377? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56377 is $302,400, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56377? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56377 is White at 87.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56377? ▼
ZIP code 56377 has 367 business establishments employing approximately 5,389 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56377? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56377 are: Health care and social assistance (82), Professional, scientific, and technical services (41), Retail trade (40). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56377? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56377 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 56377? ▼
In ZIP code 56377, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.6% 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 56377? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56377 is 19.2 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 56377? ▼
In ZIP code 56377, approximately 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56377? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56377 is 6.7% 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.