56307 ZIP Code — Albany, MN

Stearns County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56307 is located in Albany, Minnesota, within Stearns County. It covers approximately 105.72 square miles and serves a population of 5,374 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56307

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $249,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $89,375. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56307 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,374

population

105.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56307 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56307

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56307. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Albany	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56331 Freeport (4.2 mi) 56310 Avon (7.1 mi) 56340 Holdingford (10.5 mi) 56374 Saint Joseph (10.8 mi) 56352 Melrose (11.5 mi) 56384 Upsala (11.8 mi) 56368 Richmond (14.2 mi) 56314 Bowlus (14.2 mi) 56320 Cold Spring (14.4 mi) 56320 Cold Spring (14.4 mi) 56318 Burtrum (15.5 mi) 56336 Grey Eagle (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,374
Population density	51 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	105.72 sq mi
Water area	1.71 sq mi
Latitude	45.6444
Longitude	-94.5784
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	320

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.4%	38.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	33.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	29.8%	22.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	5.0%	4.6%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

5,374

Population

People per sq mi

39.1

Median age

$89,375

Median household income

$38,945

Per capita income

$249,800

Median home value

$575

Median monthly rent

83.6%

Home ownership

4.1%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

1,761

Housing units

22.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

133

Under 5

150

212

5–9

237

240

10–14

270

182

15–19

204

154

20–24

173

220

25–34

246

378

35–44

424

301

45–54

337

157

55–59

177

111

60–64

124

190

65–74

212

205

75–84

230

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,524	28.4%
18 and over	3,850	71.6%
65 and over	944	17.6%
Median age	39.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Two or more races 2.5%

Asian 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Other race 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,164	95.2%
Two or more races	135	2.5%
Asian	56	1%
Hispanic or Latino	50	0.9%
Other race	12	0.2%
Black or African American	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.4%	38.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	33.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	29.8%	22.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	5.0%	4.6%	8.5%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 13.2%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 28.5%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k+ 7.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	13.2%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	28.5%
$150k–$200k	8.4%
$200k+	7.7%
Median income	$89,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.1%

$50k–$100k 2.3%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 17.2%

$200k–$300k 31.2%

$300k–$500k 28.5%

$500k–$1M 8.2%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$249,800
Median rent / month	$575
Owner occupied	83.6%
Renter occupied	16.4%
Vacant	5.3%
Single-family detached	81.2%
Large apartment buildings	7.3%
Mobile homes	2.2%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	9.2%
2000–2009	22.3%
1990–1999	13.7%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	12.0%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	15.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	8.2%
2 bedrooms	16.8%
3 bedrooms	37.4%
4 bedrooms	28.0%
5+ bedrooms	7.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	21.5%
2 vehicles	34.6%
3 or more	38.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.3%
Electricity	15.7%
Propane / LP gas	28.5%
Fuel oil	2.8%
Wood	5.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,128	57.1%
Cohabiting couple	111	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	220	11.1%
Female householder, no spouse	515	26.1%
Households with children under 18	723	36.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	647	32.8%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	23.0%
Married	62.8%	52.6%
Separated	0.3%	0.5%
Widowed	1.5%	9.5%
Divorced	5.6%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 35.3%

Some college, no degree 17.5%

Associate's degree 17.8%

Bachelor's degree 17.5%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.2%
Bachelor's or higher	22.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	89	5.7%
Kindergarten	73	4.7%
Elementary school	784	50.2%
High school	356	22.8%
College / grad school	259	16.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.5%

Construction 13.5%

Manufacturing 13.1%

Retail trade 9.6%

Finance & real estate 8.7%

Agriculture & mining 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Professional & management 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Other services 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Public administration 2.0%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.8%
Service	11.4%
Sales & office	18.6%
Natural resources & construction	16.5%
Production & transportation	16.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.9%
Government	10.1%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.5%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.1%
Work from home	9.8%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.0

Poverty

All people 4.1%

Under 18 years 6.5%

18 and over 3.1%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 11.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.9%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.2%
High blood pressure	27.8%
High cholesterol	28.3%
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	22.4%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	20.8%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.5%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	11.5%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.5%
Visited dentist	70.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	211	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.8%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	5.4%
65 and over	32.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.2%
Public insurance	28.5%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,091	94.7%
Spanish	46	0.9%
Other Indo-European	11	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.1%
Other languages	30	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,313	98.9%
Born in same state	5,273	98.1%
Born in different state	4,899	91.2%
Foreign born	40	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	61	1.1%
Not a US citizen	46	75.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	408	7.6%
Italian	285	5.3%
Arab	143	2.7%
French	136	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	123	2.3%
German	10	0.2%
Dutch	8	0.1%
Irish	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	88.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56307

What city is ZIP code 56307 in?

ZIP code 56307 is primarily assigned to Albany, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56307 in?

ZIP code 56307 falls within Stearns County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56307 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 56307 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 56307?

ZIP code 56307 has an estimated population of 5,374 residents, with a density of 51 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56307?

The median household income in ZIP code 56307 is $89,375, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56307?

The median home value in ZIP code 56307 is $249,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 56307 in?

ZIP code 56307 observes the CST timezone.