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Stearns County
Freeport, MN
56331
56331 ZIP Code — Freeport, MN
Stearns County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56331 is located in
Freeport ,
Minnesota ,
within Stearns County .
It covers approximately 69.35 square miles and serves a population of
2,245 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 320 .
About ZIP code 56331
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 $247,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($93,424) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 31% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 56331 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,245
Population density
32 / sq mi
State FIPS
27
County FIPS
145
Geography
Land area
69.35 sq mi
Water area
1.73 sq mi
Latitude
45.6511
Longitude
-94.6650
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
320
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
26.9%
38.8%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
34.6%
33.9%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
30.0%
22.7%
26.5%
Over $200k
8.5%
4.6%
8.5%
Demographics & statistics
$93,424
Median household income
$247,600
Median home value
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 677 30.2% 18 and over 1,568 69.8% 65 and over 376 16.7% Median age 33.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.6%
Group Count % White 2,118 91% Hispanic or Latino 83 3.6% Other race 71 3% Two or more races 40 1.7% Black or African American 15 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
26.9%
38.8%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
34.6%
33.9%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
30.0%
22.7%
26.5%
Over $200k
8.5%
4.6%
8.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.7% $10k–$15k 2.5% $15k–$25k 5.7% $25k–$35k 7.2% $35k–$50k 6.2% $50k–$75k 13.5% $75k–$100k 16.2% $100k–$150k 27.7% $150k–$200k 9.4% $200k+ 10.0% Median income $93,424
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $247,600 Median rent / month $788 Owner occupied 90.0% Renter occupied 10.0% Vacant 6.8% Single-family detached 94.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 2.5% Median rooms 7.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.92
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.6% 2010–2019 6.3% 2000–2009 18.9% 1990–1999 15.0% 1980–1989 8.6% 1970–1979 13.9% 1960–1969 5.1% 1950–1959 3.6% 1940–1949 4.7% 1939 or earlier 23.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.1% 1 bedroom 3.5% 2 bedrooms 11.0% 3 bedrooms 43.5% 4 bedrooms 30.2% 5+ bedrooms 11.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.1% 1 vehicle 16.3% 2 vehicles 39.7% 3 or more 41.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 29.4% Electricity 17.2% Propane / LP gas 40.9% Fuel oil 4.8% Wood 6.6% No fuel used 0.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 525 67.9% Cohabiting couple 56 7.2% Male householder, no spouse 93 12.0% Female householder, no spouse 99 12.8% Households with children under 18 287 37.1% Households with seniors (65+) 248 32.1% Average household size 2.90
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.4% 25.8% Married 65.8% 63.6% Separated 1.6% 0.4% Widowed 1.7% 7.4% Divorced 4.5% 2.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
18.1%
Graduate / professional
3.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.5% Bachelor's or higher 17.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 46 8.3% Kindergarten 38 6.8% Elementary school 235 42.3% High school 165 29.7% College / grad school 72 12.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.2%
Agriculture & mining
15.0%
Transportation & utilities
9.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.8%
Professional & management
4.1%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Public administration
1.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 31.7% Service 16.6% Sales & office 19.2% Natural resources & construction 17.9% Production & transportation 14.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.1% Government 5.1% Self-employed 12.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 76.9% Carpool 6.4% Public transit 0.3% Walk 5.1% Work from home 10.9% Other means 0.3% Avg commute (minutes) 23.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
18.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 31.2% Retirement income 13.7% Supplemental Security 0.9% Cash public assistance 1.0% Food stamps / SNAP 5.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.3% High blood pressure 27.7% High cholesterol 26.7% Diabetes 8.1% Heart disease 5.8% Stroke 2.7% Asthma 8.4% Arthritis 22.0% Kidney disease 2.5% Pulmonary disease 5.3% Cancer 6.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.4% Binge drinking 21.4% No physical activity 21.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.9% Depression 22.6% Fair or poor health 11.3% Poor mental health 13.6% Poor physical health 9.1% No health insurance 11.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 68.3% Visited dentist 70.1% Cholesterol screening 87.6% Teeth loss 11.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 71 4.5%
Disability % Any disability 7.5% Under 18 1.9% 18–64 years 4.4% 65 and over 27.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 80.9% Public insurance 29.0% No insurance 5.6% Uninsured under 19 7.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,016 89.8% Spanish 29 1.4% Other Indo-European 27 1.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 2 0.1% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,195 97.8% Born in same state 2,190 97.6% Born in different state 2,078 92.6% Foreign born 5 0.2% Naturalized citizen 50 2.2% Not a US citizen 5 10.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 133 5.9% Italian 115 5.1% Polish 103 4.6% Arab 65 2.9%
Ancestry Count % English 18 0.8% Dutch 7 0.3% Irish 2 0.1% German 1 0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.4% Internet access 91.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56331
What city is ZIP code 56331 in?
ZIP code 56331 is primarily assigned to Freeport, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56331 in?
ZIP code 56331 falls within Stearns County, Minnesota.
Is ZIP code 56331 family-oriented?
30% of residents in ZIP code 56331 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 56331 mostly owner-occupied?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 56331 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 56331?
ZIP code 56331 has an estimated population of 2,245 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 56331?
The median household income in ZIP code 56331 is $93,424, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 56331 in?
ZIP code 56331 observes the CST timezone.
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