56379 ZIP Code — Sauk Rapids, MN
Benton County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56379 is located in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, within Benton County. It covers approximately 89.40 square miles and serves a population of 17,251 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.
About ZIP code 56379
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $237,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $69,880. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17,251
population
89.40
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56379 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56379
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56379. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Sauk Rapids | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 17,251 |
| Population density | 193 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 009 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 89.40 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.96 sq mi |
| Latitude | 45.6474 |
| Longitude | -94.0851 |
| 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 | 41.7% | 36.2% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.0% | 34.3% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.2% | 25.0% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 4.4% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
17,251
Population
193
People per sq mi
36.1
Median age
$69,880
Median household income
$37,251
Per capita income
$237,800
Median home value
$953
Median monthly rent
66.3%
Home ownership
6.8%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
4,833
Housing units
27.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
529
Under 5
537
661
5–9
671
677
10–14
689
541
15–19
550
539
20–24
548
1,198
25–34
1,218
1,322
35–44
1,344
960
45–54
975
450
55–59
458
442
60–64
450
678
65–74
690
402
75–84
408
156
85+
158
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,557 | 26.4% |
| 18 and over | 12,694 | 73.6% |
| 65 and over | 2,492 | 14.4% |
| Median age | 36.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.3%
Two or more races
3.1%
Other race
2.5%
Black or African American
1.4%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,769 | 88.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 585 | 3.3% |
| Two or more races | 559 | 3.1% |
| Other race | 448 | 2.5% |
| Black or African American | 257 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 169 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 49 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.7% | 36.2% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.0% | 34.3% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.2% | 25.0% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 4.4% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
1.8%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
6.5%
$25k–$35k
6.4%
$35k–$50k
15.0%
$50k–$75k
21.3%
$75k–$100k
12.0%
$100k–$150k
20.0%
$150k–$200k
8.8%
$200k+
5.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.8% |
| $200k+ | 5.8% |
| Median income | $69,880 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.8%
$50k–$100k
2.4%
$100k–$150k
10.7%
$150k–$200k
18.3%
$200k–$300k
40.0%
$300k–$500k
21.4%
$500k–$1M
4.8%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $237,800 |
| Median rent / month | $953 |
| Owner occupied | 66.3% |
| Renter occupied | 33.7% |
| Vacant | 4.6% |
| Single-family detached | 68.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 18.3% |
| Mobile homes | 1.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.78 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 20.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 29.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.8% |
| 3 or more | 23.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 59.6% |
| Electricity | 26.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.9% |
| Fuel oil | 1.8% |
| Wood | 1.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,182 | 46.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 724 | 10.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,456 | 21.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,432 | 21.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,114 | 31.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,534 | 22.6% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.7% | 31.1% |
| Married | 49.7% | 50.2% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 7.1% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 11.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.9%
Some HS, no diploma
4.4%
HS graduate
26.3%
Some college, no degree
23.1%
Associate's degree
17.3%
Bachelor's degree
17.8%
Graduate / professional
10.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 209 | 4.5% |
| Kindergarten | 216 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 2,237 | 47.8% |
| High school | 967 | 20.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,050 | 22.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.3%
Manufacturing
15.5%
Retail trade
12.3%
Professional & management
7.6%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Construction
6.5%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.5%
Other services
4.1%
Public administration
3.1%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.1% |
| Service | 14.4% |
| Sales & office | 20.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.4% |
| Production & transportation | 17.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.2% |
| Government | 14.4% |
| Self-employed | 5.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.5% |
| Carpool | 6.8% |
| Public transit | 1.0% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Work from home | 7.0% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.3 |
Poverty
All people
6.8%
Under 18 years
5.8%
18 and over
7.2%
Married-couple families
0.9%
Female-led households
4.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.1% |
| Retirement income | 21.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| High blood pressure | 25.7% |
| High cholesterol | 27.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 22.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.2% |
| Binge drinking | 21.3% |
| No physical activity | 19.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.4% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 10.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.6% |
| Visited dentist | 66.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.8% |
| Teeth loss | 10.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 907 | 7.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.7% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 9.2% |
| 65 and over | 30.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.8% |
| Public insurance | 36.6% |
| No insurance | 2.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,185 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 216 | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 155 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 22 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,553 | 96.0% |
| Born in same state | 16,372 | 94.9% |
| Born in different state | 13,875 | 80.4% |
| Foreign born | 181 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 698 | 4.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 438 | 62.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 1,729 | 10% |
| Italian | 1,206 | 7% |
| French | 930 | 5.4% |
| Arab | 345 | 2% |
| Dutch | 316 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 243 | 1.4% |
| German | 126 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 49 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.4% |
| Internet access | 95.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56379
What city is ZIP code 56379 in?
ZIP code 56379 is primarily assigned to Sauk Rapids, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56379 in?
ZIP code 56379 falls within Benton County, Minnesota.
What is the population of ZIP code 56379?
ZIP code 56379 has an estimated population of 17,251 residents, with a density of 193 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 56379?
The median household income in ZIP code 56379 is $69,880, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56379?
The median home value in ZIP code 56379 is $237,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 56379 in?
ZIP code 56379 observes the CST timezone.