56312 ZIP Code — Belgrade, MN

Stearns County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56312 is located in Belgrade, Minnesota, within Stearns County. It covers approximately 171.32 square miles and serves a population of 2,240 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56312

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $225,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,375.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56312 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

2,240

population

171.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56312 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56312

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56312. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Belgrade	Acceptable
Belgrade	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56316 Brooten (6.9 mi) 56273 New London (10.1 mi) 56352 Melrose (13.2 mi) 56362 Paynesville (13.4 mi) 56288 Spicer (16.1 mi) 56289 Sunburg (16.2 mi) 56378 Sauk Centre (16.8 mi) 56331 Freeport (18.8 mi) 56334 Glenwood (19.4 mi) 56279 Pennock (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,240
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	171.32 sq mi
Water area	1.65 sq mi
Latitude	45.4737
Longitude	-94.9587
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	34.7%	38.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	40.4%	33.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	22.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.2%	4.6%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,240

Population

People per sq mi

36.1

Median age

$69,375

Median household income

$33,553

Per capita income

$225,300

Median home value

$714

Median monthly rent

82.9%

Home ownership

7.5%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

801

Housing units

18.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

105

Under 5

105

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

169

25–34

145

128

35–44

109

116

45–54

102

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	617	27.5%
18 and over	1,623	72.5%
65 and over	339	15.1%
Median age	36.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.1%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Other race 4.2%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,118	90.1%
Hispanic or Latino	112	4.8%
Other race	99	4.2%
Two or more races	23	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.7%	38.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	40.4%	33.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	22.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.2%	4.6%	8.5%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 16.4%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 22.1%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	16.4%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	22.1%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$69,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%

$50k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k–$300k 23.3%

$300k–$500k 19.6%

$500k–$1M 9.0%

$1M+ 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$225,300
Median rent / month	$714
Owner occupied	82.9%
Renter occupied	17.1%
Vacant	9.7%
Single-family detached	83.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.7%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	13.7%
1990–1999	12.7%
1980–1989	9.2%
1970–1979	17.2%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	22.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	19.4%
3 bedrooms	34.1%
4 bedrooms	26.6%
5+ bedrooms	10.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	19.8%
2 vehicles	37.7%
3 or more	39.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.0%
Electricity	18.0%
Propane / LP gas	48.8%
Fuel oil	7.8%
Wood	7.1%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	426	49.8%
Cohabiting couple	77	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	201	23.5%
Female householder, no spouse	151	17.7%
Households with children under 18	241	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	210	24.6%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.6%	26.7%
Married	50.3%	55.4%
Separated	0.2%	1.6%
Widowed	2.9%	8.9%
Divorced	14.0%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 32.6%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 20.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	18.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	74	14.0%
Kindergarten	44	8.3%
Elementary school	236	44.7%
High school	101	19.1%
College / grad school	73	13.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.0%

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Agriculture & mining 15.1%

Retail trade 12.2%

Construction 8.0%

Professional & management 5.1%

Other services 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Public administration 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.1%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	14.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.3%
Production & transportation	20.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.1%
Government	8.1%
Self-employed	9.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.2%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	11.1%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 7.5%

Under 18 years 8.3%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 18.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.6%
Retirement income	15.7%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	30.8%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.4%
Visited dentist	68.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	93	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.1%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	6.2%
65 and over	30.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.2%
Public insurance	35.8%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,045	91.3%
Spanish	43	2.1%
Other Indo-European	37	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,223	99.2%
Born in same state	2,221	99.2%
Born in different state	2,051	91.6%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	17	0.8%
Not a US citizen	12	70.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	459	20.5%
Italian	122	5.4%
English	64	2.9%
French	47	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	40	1.8%
Dutch	22	1%
German	3	0.1%
Irish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56312

What city is ZIP code 56312 in?

ZIP code 56312 is primarily assigned to Belgrade, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56312 in?

ZIP code 56312 falls within Stearns County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56312 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 56312 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 56312?

ZIP code 56312 has an estimated population of 2,240 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56312?

The median home value in ZIP code 56312 is $225,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56312?

The median household income in ZIP code 56312 is $69,375, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56312 in?

ZIP code 56312 observes the CST timezone.