56379 ZIP Code, Sauk Rapids, MN
56379 is a ZIP code in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota in Benton County. It covers 89 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56377, 56304 and 56303. 17,607 people live here in 7,202 households. With about 197 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (66% own). Median household income is $76,138, below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Sauk Rapids, MN
- County: Benton County
- Land area: 89 sq mi
- Population: 17,607
- Median household income: $76,138
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 17,607 |
| Households | 7,202 |
| Median household income | $76,138 |
| Income per person | $39,718 |
| Median age | 36.5 |
| Homeowners | 65.7% |
| Median home value | $272,400 |
| Median rent | $993 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% |
| Broadband internet | 91.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.6% |
| $10–15K | 2.2% |
| $15–25K | 5.5% |
| $25–35K | 4.4% |
| $35–50K | 14.0% |
| $50–75K | 18.4% |
| $75–100K | 11.9% |
| $100–150K | 23.2% |
| $150–200K | 10.1% |
| $200K+ | 5.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.4% |
| 10–19 | 15.0% |
| 20–24 | 7.0% |
| 25–34 | 12.9% |
| 35–44 | 16.0% |
| 45–54 | 11.7% |
| 55–64 | 11.5% |
| 65–74 | 7.9% |
| 75+ | 5.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 42.6% |
| Owned outright | 21.3% |
| Rented | 32.9% |
| Vacant | 3.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 68.0% |
| Townhome | 1.2% |
| 2–4 units | 1.9% |
| 5–19 units | 6.0% |
| 20+ units | 20.6% |
| Mobile / other | 2.3% |
Businesses in 56379
441 business establishments with 7,840 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 81
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 62
- Retail Trade: 49
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 45
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 32
- Manufacturing: 30
- Wholesale Trade: 24
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 22
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56377 — Sartell city, MN (7 mi)
- 56304 — St. Cloud city, MN (7.7 mi)
- 56303 — St. Cloud city, MN (7.9 mi)
- 56329 — Foley city, MN (9.4 mi)
- 56367 — Rice city, MN (9.8 mi)
- 56375 — St. Stephen city, MN (10.2 mi)
- 56387 — Waite Park city, MN (11.3 mi)
- 56374 — St. Joseph city, MN (12.4 mi)
Areas that include 56379
- Sauk Rapids, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Benton County ZIP codes — 6 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 6: highest median household income in Benton County
- No. 5 of 6: highest median home value in Benton County
- No. 5 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Benton County
- No. 2 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Benton County
- No. 2 of 6: lowest median age in Benton County
- No. 4 of 6: highest median age in Benton County
Mail every home in 56379
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56379, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56379 in?
- 56379 is a Sauk Rapids, MN mailing address. By land area, 7% lies inside Sauk Rapids; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56379 in?
- 56379 is in Benton County.
- What is the population of 56379?
- About 17,607 people (±387), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 17,467.
- What is the median household income in 56379?
- $76,138 (±$4,503), 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 56379?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56379 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56379?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56377 (7 mi, Sartell), 56304 (7.7 mi, St. Cloud), 56303 (7.9 mi, St. Cloud), 56329 (9.4 mi, Foley), 56367 (9.8 mi, Rice) and 56375 (10.2 mi, St. Stephen).
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