Sauk Centre, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56378
Stearns County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,778
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $72,567
- Median income Near-median income area
- $267,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sauk Centre pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56378 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 56378 (Sauk Centre, MN) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 225.4 in 2023 to 240.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 56378 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minnesota, home to 7,778 residents across 547.7 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56378 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,567 (12% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,187. The poverty rate is 13.8%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $267,600 (5% above the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $853; 71.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Stearns County, so 56378 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 56378
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sauk Centre, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56378.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 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 56378, Sauk Centre, 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
7,778
Population
547.7
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56378?
41.7
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
1.0%
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?
$72,567
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$39,187
Per Capita Income
13.8%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56378 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Sauk Centre, 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)
$72,567 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
3,919housing units
3,919
Total Housing Units
3,523
Occupied Units
396
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$267,600
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$853
Median Rent
1976
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
+6.5%
YoY Change (2024)
240
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+140%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 56378 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 172 |
| 2021 | +8.2% | 186 |
| 2022 | +22.8% | 229 |
| 2023 | -1.5% | 225 |
| 2024 | +6.5% | 240 |
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 289 business establishments in ZIP 56378, employing approximately 3,441 people with a combined annual payroll of $171,869,000.
289
Businesses
3,441
Employees
$171.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 44 | 15.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 13.2% |
| Construction | 31 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 31 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 8.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 2.8% |
| Information | 6 | 2.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.0% |
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 56378 vs 56389 →
ZIP 56378 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56378
Sauk Centre (56378)
7,778 residents
- 56335 199
Greenwald (56335)
199 residents
- 56389 111
West Union (56389)
111 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56378 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56378 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56335
Greenwald (56335)
$72,625 median income
- 56378
Sauk Centre (56378)
$72,567 median income
- 56389
West Union (56389)
$68,333 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 56378 ranks #2 of 3 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 56378, 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 (7,778 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 56378 in?
ZIP code 56378 (Sauk Centre) 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 56378?
ZIP code 56378 in Sauk Centre, MN has a population of 7,778 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56378?
The median household income in ZIP 56378 is $72,567, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56378?
The median home value in ZIP 56378 is $267,600, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56378?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56378 is White at 95.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56378?
ZIP code 56378 has 289 business establishments employing approximately 3,441 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56378?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56378 are: Retail trade (44), Other services (except public administration) (38), Construction (31). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56378?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56378 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 56378?
In ZIP code 56378, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.8% 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 56378?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56378 is 26.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56378?
In ZIP code 56378, approximately 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56378?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56378 is 13.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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