Saint Cloud, MN — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 56301 serves a portion of Saint Cloud, Minnesota, within Stearns County. This community is home to approximately 36,934 residents, with a median age of 42.7 years. The median household income of $77,004 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $354,218 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 26% owner-occupied and 74% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Saint Cloud is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 98 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 59% and an unemployment rate of 2.1%, 56301 reflects the economic character of Stearns County in Minnesota.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 36,934 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 10,726 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $77,004 | ↑ 14% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $354,218 | ↑ 17% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 98 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.1% | ↓ 46% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 7.8% | ↓ 32% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 59% | ↑ 69% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 42.7 yrs | ↑ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 26% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 74% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 15,512 | — |