56387 ZIP Code, Waite Park, MN
56387 is a ZIP code in Waite Park, Minnesota in Stearns County. It covers 8.9 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56301, 56303 and 56374. 7,756 people live here in 3,307 households. With about 867 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (49% own). Median household income is $59,009, well below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Waite Park, MN
- County: Stearns County
- Land area: 8.9 sq mi
- Population: 7,756
- Median household income: $59,009
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 7,756 |
| Households | 3,307 |
| Median household income | $59,009 |
| Income per person | $29,733 |
| Median age | 37.5 |
| Homeowners | 48.7% |
| Median home value | $232,200 |
| Median rent | $1,129 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.4% |
| Broadband internet | 85.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 29.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.2% |
| $10–15K | 7.7% |
| $15–25K | 6.8% |
| $25–35K | 11.8% |
| $35–50K | 13.1% |
| $50–75K | 18.0% |
| $75–100K | 17.3% |
| $100–150K | 12.5% |
| $150–200K | 4.1% |
| $200K+ | 4.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.5% |
| 10–19 | 15.0% |
| 20–24 | 6.6% |
| 25–34 | 12.1% |
| 35–44 | 12.0% |
| 45–54 | 9.4% |
| 55–64 | 12.4% |
| 65–74 | 6.4% |
| 75+ | 12.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 27.5% |
| Owned outright | 19.7% |
| Rented | 49.1% |
| Vacant | 3.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 50.1% |
| Townhome | 3.7% |
| 2–4 units | 2.7% |
| 5–19 units | 5.6% |
| 20+ units | 37.9% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 56387
414 business establishments with 8,483 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 84
- Accommodation and Food Services: 48
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 46
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 40
- Construction: 38
- Wholesale Trade: 31
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 23
- Finance and Insurance: 22
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56301 — St. Cloud city, MN (2.3 mi)
- 56303 — St. Cloud city, MN (3.9 mi)
- 56374 — St. Joseph city, MN (4.7 mi)
- 56369 — Rockville city, MN (5.7 mi)
- 56321 — St. John's University CDP, MN (8.3 mi)
- 56377 — Sartell city, MN (8.3 mi)
- 56320 — Rockville city, MN (8.6 mi)
- 56304 — St. Cloud city, MN (9 mi)
Areas that include 56387
- Waite Park, MN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Stearns County ZIP codes — 31 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 7 of 23: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Stearns County
- No. 6 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) 56387, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56387 in?
- 56387 is a Waite Park, MN mailing address. By land area, 99% lies inside Waite Park.
- What county is 56387 in?
- 56387 is in Stearns County.
- What is the population of 56387?
- About 7,756 people (±317), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 7,715.
- What is the median household income in 56387?
- $59,009 (±$10,196), 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 56387?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56387 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56387?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56301 (2.3 mi, St. Cloud), 56303 (3.9 mi, St. Cloud), 56374 (4.7 mi, St. Joseph), 56369 (5.7 mi, Rockville), 56321 (8.3 mi, St. John's University) and 56377 (8.3 mi, Sartell).
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