56301 ZIP Code, Saint Cloud, MN
56301 is a ZIP code in Saint Cloud, Minnesota in Stearns County. It covers 77 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56387, 56369 and 56303. 35,580 people live here in 12,609 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Minnesota ZIP codes. With about 465 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (51% own). Median household income is $73,142, below the Minnesota median of $89,062; the median age is 27.1, younger than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Saint Cloud, MN
- County: Stearns County
- Land area: 77 sq mi
- Population: 35,580
- Median household income: $73,142
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 35,580 |
| Households | 12,609 |
| Median household income | $73,142 |
| Income per person | $34,316 |
| Median age | 27.1 |
| Homeowners | 50.9% |
| Median home value | $288,600 |
| Median rent | $1,151 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 20.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.6% |
| Broadband internet | 92.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 24.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.2% |
| $10–15K | 5.2% |
| $15–25K | 7.1% |
| $25–35K | 6.5% |
| $35–50K | 10.5% |
| $50–75K | 17.8% |
| $75–100K | 15.3% |
| $100–150K | 15.6% |
| $150–200K | 8.9% |
| $200K+ | 8.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.5% |
| 10–19 | 18.0% |
| 20–24 | 16.9% |
| 25–34 | 13.0% |
| 35–44 | 10.8% |
| 45–54 | 9.8% |
| 55–64 | 8.2% |
| 65–74 | 7.2% |
| 75+ | 3.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 26.1% |
| Owned outright | 21.8% |
| Rented | 45.1% |
| Vacant | 7.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 52.1% |
| Townhome | 2.7% |
| 2–4 units | 6.6% |
| 5–19 units | 13.4% |
| 20+ units | 23.3% |
| Mobile / other | 1.9% |
Businesses in 56301
1,194 business establishments with 20,554 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 220
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 145
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 127
- Accommodation and Food Services: 126
- Finance and Insurance: 109
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 90
- Construction: 79
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 68
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56387 — Waite Park city, MN (2.3 mi)
- 56369 — Rockville city, MN (4.7 mi)
- 56303 — St. Cloud city, MN (6.2 mi)
- 56374 — St. Joseph city, MN (6.5 mi)
- 56320 — Rockville city, MN (7.9 mi)
- 56304 — St. Cloud city, MN (9.5 mi)
- 56321 — St. John's University CDP, MN (9.6 mi)
- 55320 — St. Augusta city, MN (9.9 mi)
Areas that include 56301
- St. Cloud, MN ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Waite Park, MN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- St. Augusta, MN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Rockville, MN ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Saint Cloud, MN ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Stearns County ZIP codes — 31 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 23: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Stearns County
- No. 2 of 23: lowest median age in Stearns County
- No. 7 of 23: fastest population growth in Stearns County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56301, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56301 in?
- 56301 is a Saint Cloud, MN mailing address. By land area, 29% lies inside St. Cloud, 27% lies inside St. Augusta, 27% lies inside Rockville and 5% lies inside Waite Park; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56301 in?
- 56301 is in Stearns County.
- What is the population of 56301?
- About 35,580 people (±1,265), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 33,786.
- What is the median household income in 56301?
- $73,142 (±$5,142), compared with $89,062 for Minnesota as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 56301?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56301 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56301?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56387 (2.3 mi, Waite Park), 56369 (4.7 mi, Rockville), 56303 (6.2 mi, St. Cloud), 56374 (6.5 mi, St. Joseph), 56320 (7.9 mi, Rockville) and 56304 (9.5 mi, St. Cloud).
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