Benton County, MN ZIP Codes
Minnesota (MN) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
41,459
population (2021)
+7.8%
pop change since 2010
27009
FIPS code
Benton County ZIP code map
About Benton County
Benton County is located in Minnesota and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 41,459 as of 2021,
an increase of
7.8% from 38,451 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Benton County is 27009.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 41,459 |
| 2010 population | 38,451 |
| Change | +7.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| FIPS code | 27009 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Benton County
ZIP codes for Benton County, MN (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56329 | Foley | Benton | View map |
| 56333 | Gilman | Benton | View map |
| 56357 | Oak Park | Benton | View map |
| 56367 | Rice | Benton | View map |
| 56379 | Sauk Rapids | Benton | View map |
Demographics & statistics
50,211
Population
35.2
Median age
$72,273
Median household income
$35,044
Per capita income
$237,520
Median home value
$794
Median monthly rent
75.5%
Home ownership
8.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
13,576
Housing units
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,718
Under 5
1,615
1,900
5–9
1,786
1,893
10–14
1,780
1,629
15–19
1,531
1,890
20–24
1,777
3,810
25–34
3,581
3,625
35–44
3,408
2,882
45–54
2,709
1,563
55–59
1,469
1,438
60–64
1,351
1,999
65–74
1,880
973
75–84
914
562
85+
528
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,746 | 27.0% |
| 18 and over | 37,465 | 73.0% |
| 65 and over | 6,856 | 13.0% |
| Median age | 35.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
81.5%
Black or African American
7.3%
Two or more races
4%
Hispanic or Latino
2.7%
Asian
2.1%
Other race
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,053 | 81.5% |
| Black or African American | 3,771 | 7.3% |
| Two or more races | 2,088 | 4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,402 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 1,059 | 2.1% |
| Other race | 888 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 339 | 0.7% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
5.9%
$25k–$35k
6.0%
$35k–$50k
11.2%
$50k–$75k
17.5%
$75k–$100k
13.3%
$100k–$150k
23.4%
$150k–$200k
11.3%
$200k+
5.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.3% |
| $200k+ | 5.6% |
| Median income | $72,273 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.2%
$50k–$100k
4.1%
$100k–$150k
11.4%
$150k–$200k
14.0%
$200k–$300k
31.9%
$300k–$500k
23.3%
$500k–$1M
8.0%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $237,520 |
| Median rent / month | $794 |
| Owner occupied | 75.5% |
| Renter occupied | 24.5% |
| Vacant | 6.0% |
| Single-family detached | 73.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.0% |
| Mobile homes | 7.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.86 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.2% |
| 3 or more | 35.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 39.7% |
| Electricity | 21.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 26.9% |
| Fuel oil | 3.3% |
| Wood | 5.2% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,747 | 52.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,162 | 9.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,101 | 19.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,452 | 18.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,073 | 34.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,424 | 23.3% |
| Average household size | 2.70 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.1% | 26.4% |
| Married | 50.7% | 54.8% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 7.0% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 10.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
6.0%
HS graduate
30.5%
Some college, no degree
24.1%
Associate's degree
15.0%
Bachelor's degree
15.3%
Graduate / professional
6.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 698 | 7.9% |
| Kindergarten | 677 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 5,774 | 47.5% |
| High school | 2,773 | 21.6% |
| College / grad school | 3,059 | 18.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.1%
Manufacturing
14.6%
Retail trade
11.7%
Construction
11.1%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Professional & management
6.0%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.8%
Other services
4.1%
Public administration
4.1%
Agriculture & mining
2.5%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.1% |
| Service | 16.2% |
| Sales & office | 19.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.4% |
| Production & transportation | 18.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.3% |
| Government | 13.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.7% |
| Carpool | 8.8% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 2.9% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.5 |
Poverty
All people
8.3%
Under 18 years
8.8%
18 and over
8.2%
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
15.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.2% |
| Retirement income | 19.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 26.4% |
| High cholesterol | 27.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 22.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 21.4% |
| No physical activity | 20.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 11.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.3% |
| Visited dentist | 65.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.2% |
| Teeth loss | 11.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,287 | 6.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 and over | 30.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.6% |
| Public insurance | 35.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 46,878 | 92.1% |
| Spanish | 1,537 | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 331 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 107 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 327 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 47,175 | 95.8% |
| Born in same state | 46,734 | 95.2% |
| Born in different state | 38,925 | 82.3% |
| Foreign born | 441 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,036 | 4.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,491 | 58.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 4,071 | 8.1% |
| Italian | 3,671 | 7.3% |
| French | 2,088 | 4.2% |
| Arab | 1,312 | 2.6% |
| English | 716 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 451 | 0.9% |
| German | 446 | 0.9% |
| Irish | 77 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 24 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.6% |
| Internet access | 93.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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