County ProfileMN
Stearns County
Population: 158,292 · 36 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
158,292
People
Median age
35.1
Housing
Total households
61,403
Income
Median household income
$77,066
Housing
Total housing units
66,625
Employment
Employment rate
66.7%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
28.8%
Healthcare
Insured population
95.1%
County details
Local time 03:47:06(CT)| Name | Stearns |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 36total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 21 Standard9 PO Box6 Unique |
| Area code | 320 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 45.555233, -94.6104832 |
| Land area | 1,342.9 sq miles(3,478 km²) |
Map of Stearns county, Minnesota with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Stearns County
Compare the largest cities in Stearns County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Cloud | 68,881 | $61,374 | 12ZIPs |
| Sartell | 19,351 | $84,131 | 1ZIPs |
| Waite Park | 8,341 | $59,285 | 1ZIPs |
| Saint Joseph | 7,029 | $74,946 | 1ZIPs |
| Sauk Centre | 4,555 | $62,628 | 1ZIPs |
| Cold Spring | 4,164 | $72,228 | 1ZIPs |
| Melrose | 3,602 | $59,677 | 1ZIPs |
| Albany | 2,780 | $69,167 | 1ZIPs |
| Paynesville | 2,388 | $75,250 | 1ZIPs |
| Rockville | 2,382 | $105,329 | 1ZIPs |
| Avon | 1,618 | $91,563 | 1ZIPs |
| Collegeville | 1,572 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Richmond | 1,475 | $71,438 | 1ZIPs |
| Eden Valley | 1,027 | $67,917 | 1ZIPs |
| Kimball | 799 | $66,146 | 1ZIPs |
| Saint Stephen | 797 | $105,313 | 1ZIPs |
| Holdingford | 743 | $79,375 | 1ZIPs |
| Belgrade | 738 | $51,103 | 1ZIPs |
| Freeport | 675 | $89,808 | 1ZIPs |
| Brooten | 626 | $48,250 | 1ZIPs |
| New Munich | 356 | $92,188 | 1ZIPs |
| Saint Martin | 312 | $59,219 | 1ZIPs |
| Elrosa | 213 | $86,875 | 1ZIPs |
| Greenwald | 197 | $72,625 | 1ZIPs |
| Roscoe | 130 | $48,750 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Stearns County
Review the most populated postal areas across Stearns County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56301 | Saint Cloud | $73,142 | 33,786 |
| 56303 | Saint Cloud | $65,198 | 27,305 |
| 56377 | Sartell | $87,172 | 21,013 |
| 56304 | Saint Cloud | $58,148 | 17,020 |
| 56374 | Saint Joseph | $80,156 | 9,943 |
| 56378 | Sauk Centre | $72,567 | 8,174 |
| 56320 | Cold Spring | $87,026 | 7,985 |
| 56387 | Waite Park | $59,009 | 7,715 |
| 56362 | Paynesville | $86,212 | 5,825 |
| 56352 | Melrose | $73,721 | 5,775 |
| 56307 | Albany | $84,097 | 5,399 |
| 56310 | Avon | $105,164 | 5,225 |
| 56368 | Richmond | $97,407 | 4,372 |
| 55353 | Kimball | $83,854 | 3,247 |
| 56340 | Holdingford | $96,250 | 2,394 |
| 56312 | Belgrade | $70,000 | 2,293 |
| 55329 | Eden Valley | $79,453 | 2,035 |
| 56331 | Freeport | $96,042 | 1,949 |
| 56321 | Collegeville | — | 1,572 |
| 56316 | Brooten | $71,111 | 1,438 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS