56368 ZIP Code — Richmond, MN

Stearns County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56368 is located in Richmond, Minnesota, within Stearns County. It covers approximately 70.53 square miles and serves a population of 4,087 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56368

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $297,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $90,568. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 39% 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 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56368 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,087

population

70.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56368 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56368

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56368. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Richmond	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56320 Cold Spring (6.1 mi) 56320 Cold Spring (6.1 mi) 56362 Paynesville (9.1 mi) 55329 Eden Valley (9.5 mi) 55389 Watkins (10.6 mi) 56310 Avon (13 mi) 55353 Kimball (14.1 mi) 55353 Kimball (14.1 mi) 56307 Albany (14.2 mi) 56301 Saint Cloud (14.5 mi) 56301 Saint Cloud (14.5 mi) 56301 Saint Cloud (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,087
Population density	58 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	70.53 sq mi
Water area	6.37 sq mi
Latitude	45.4419
Longitude	-94.5315
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	30.0%	38.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	33.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	22.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.4%	4.6%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

4,087

Population

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$90,568

Median household income

$39,067

Per capita income

$297,500

Median home value

$808

Median monthly rent

91.5%

Home ownership

5.6%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

2,058

Housing units

21.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

108

Under 5

104

111

5–9

108

136

10–14

131

165

15–19

159

20–24

185

25–34

180

237

35–44

229

221

45–54

213

199

55–59

192

185

60–64

179

276

65–74

267

124

75–84

120

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	895	21.9%
18 and over	3,192	78.1%
65 and over	884	21.6%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Two or more races 1.8%

Other race 1.8%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,920	93.3%
Hispanic or Latino	115	2.7%
Two or more races	75	1.8%
Other race	74	1.8%
Asian	17	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.0%	38.8%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	33.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	22.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.4%	4.6%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 6.5%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 26.3%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	6.5%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	17.0%
$100k–$150k	26.3%
$150k–$200k	11.3%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$90,568

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%

$50k–$100k 1.8%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k–$300k 28.9%

$300k–$500k 35.0%

$500k–$1M 12.4%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$297,500
Median rent / month	$808
Owner occupied	91.5%
Renter occupied	8.5%
Vacant	26.8%
Single-family detached	92.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	5.9%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	9.1%
2000–2009	9.6%
1990–1999	19.6%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	17.2%
1960–1969	11.3%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	12.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	22.2%
3 bedrooms	41.9%
4 bedrooms	26.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	18.9%
2 vehicles	47.2%
3 or more	33.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.3%
Electricity	13.9%
Propane / LP gas	44.0%
Fuel oil	3.5%
Wood	5.1%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,070	66.6%
Cohabiting couple	89	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	224	13.9%
Female householder, no spouse	223	13.9%
Households with children under 18	450	28.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	588	36.6%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.1%	21.0%
Married	65.2%	65.3%
Separated	0.5%	0.2%
Widowed	3.3%	7.1%
Divorced	4.9%	6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 37.5%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 16.1%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.7%
Bachelor's or higher	21.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	46	5.3%
Kindergarten	53	6.1%
Elementary school	382	44.3%
High school	243	28.2%
College / grad school	138	16.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.6%

Manufacturing 17.7%

Retail trade 10.4%

Construction 9.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.5%

Professional & management 5.9%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Other services 5.1%

Public administration 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.1%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	22.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.7%
Government	12.8%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.2%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 5.6%

Under 18 years 2.4%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 20.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	23.1%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	30.0%
High cholesterol	30.8%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	24.2%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.2%
Visited dentist	72.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	10.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	274	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.0%
Under 18	7.8%
18–64 years	6.2%
65 and over	22.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.4%
Public insurance	34.4%
No insurance	1.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,875	94.8%
Spanish	25	0.6%
Other Indo-European	13	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.2%
Other languages	3	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,047	99.0%
Born in same state	4,034	98.7%
Born in different state	3,683	90.1%
Foreign born	13	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	40	1.0%
Not a US citizen	21	52.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	294	7.2%
Polish	178	4.4%
French	154	3.8%
Arab	85	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	56	1.4%
English	25	0.6%
German	13	0.3%
Irish	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56368

What city is ZIP code 56368 in?

ZIP code 56368 is primarily assigned to Richmond, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56368 in?

ZIP code 56368 falls within Stearns County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56368 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 56368 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56368 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 56368 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 56368?

ZIP code 56368 has an estimated population of 4,087 residents, with a density of 58 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56368?

The median home value in ZIP code 56368 is $297,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 56368 in?

ZIP code 56368 observes the CST timezone.