56316 ZIP Code — Brooten, MN

Stearns County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56316 is located in Brooten, Minnesota, within Stearns County. It covers approximately 134.85 square miles and serves a population of 1,493 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56316

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 $205,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,211. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56316 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,493

population

134.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56316 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56316

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56316. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brooten	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56312 Belgrade (6.9 mi) 56289 Sunburg (12.1 mi) 56334 Glenwood (13.1 mi) 56273 New London (13.1 mi) 56385 Villard (16.4 mi) 56378 Sauk Centre (17.1 mi) 56352 Melrose (17.3 mi) 56279 Pennock (17.8 mi) 56288 Spicer (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,493
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	134.85 sq mi
Water area	4.26 sq mi
Latitude	45.4846
Longitude	-95.1009
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	40.7%	38.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	33.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	22.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	5.8%	4.6%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,493

Population

People per sq mi

43.9

Median age

$69,211

Median household income

$39,199

Per capita income

$205,400

Median home value

$863

Median monthly rent

84.4%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

618

Housing units

14.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

105

35–44

109

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	322	21.6%
18 and over	1,171	78.4%
65 and over	297	19.9%
Median age	43.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.8%

Two or more races 6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

Other race 3.1%

Asian 0.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,342	85.8%
Two or more races	94	6%
Hispanic or Latino	71	4.5%
Other race	48	3.1%
Asian	5	0.3%
Black or African American	3	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.7%	38.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	33.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	22.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	5.8%	4.6%	8.5%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 8.1%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 7.0%

$50k–$75k 24.7%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k+ 6.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	8.1%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	7.0%
$50k–$75k	24.7%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	8.1%
$200k+	6.5%
Median income	$69,211

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.0%

$50k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k–$300k 31.3%

$300k–$500k 11.3%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

$1M+ 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$205,400
Median rent / month	$863
Owner occupied	84.4%
Renter occupied	15.6%
Vacant	13.7%
Single-family detached	89.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	4.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	10.1%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	6.9%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	10.8%
1940–1949	10.1%
1939 or earlier	31.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	8.4%
2 bedrooms	30.3%
3 bedrooms	34.9%
4 bedrooms	16.2%
5+ bedrooms	8.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.7%
1 vehicle	27.1%
2 vehicles	34.9%
3 or more	31.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.7%
Electricity	10.9%
Propane / LP gas	64.0%
Fuel oil	2.4%
Wood	6.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	278	45.1%
Cohabiting couple	24	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	197	32.0%
Female householder, no spouse	117	19.0%
Households with children under 18	131	21.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	224	36.4%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.5%	22.9%
Married	52.7%	58.0%
Separated	1.8%	1.2%
Widowed	3.1%	9.6%
Divorced	13.9%	8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 36.9%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 17.1%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	7.8%
Kindergarten	24	7.5%
Elementary school	165	51.6%
High school	74	23.1%
College / grad school	32	10.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 19.1%

Manufacturing 16.6%

Education & healthcare 16.5%

Retail trade 9.4%

Construction 7.4%

Other services 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Professional & management 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Information 2.6%

Public administration 2.6%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.5%
Service	10.8%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.4%
Production & transportation	19.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.2%
Government	10.5%
Self-employed	16.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.5%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	4.0%
Work from home	10.9%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 17.7%

18 and over 11.1%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 55.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.6%
Retirement income	16.1%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.3%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	68.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	123	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.9%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	28.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.2%
Public insurance	40.8%
No insurance	11.3%
Uninsured under 19	7.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,423	95.3%
Spanish	41	2.9%
Other Indo-European	38	2.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,437	96.2%
Born in same state	1,419	95.0%
Born in different state	1,176	78.8%
Foreign born	18	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	56	3.8%
Not a US citizen	20	35.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	485	32.5%
Italian	125	8.4%
English	70	4.7%
Arab	67	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	30	2%
Dutch	24	1.6%
German	9	0.6%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	78.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56316

What city is ZIP code 56316 in?

ZIP code 56316 is primarily assigned to Brooten, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56316 in?

ZIP code 56316 falls within Stearns County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56316 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 56316 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 56316 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 56316 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56316?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 56316 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 56316 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 56316 in?

ZIP code 56316 observes the CST timezone.