| City: | Elrosa, Minnesota |
| County: | Stearns County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:07:19 PM |
| Population: | 213 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 320 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 45.5635, -94.9474 |
| Land Area: | 0.16 sq mi |
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Elrosa is a small rural community in central Minnesota's Stearns County. With just 213 residents across 80 households, this compact 0.16 square mile area functions as a true PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery anywhere in the service area, making the post office the essential connection point for mail and packages.
The Elrosa post office maintains 94 PO Boxes for 80 local households, resulting in a 1.18 adoption rate. This means the post office serves not just local residents but also people from surrounding rural areas who rely on Elrosa for mail access. Two rural carrier routes provide limited delivery to some addresses, but PO Boxes remain the primary option for most.
Elrosa has a typical small-town Minnesota street grid with numbered avenues (1st, 2nd, 3rd) intersecting Main Street and State Street. US Highway 71 passes through the area. The community is 97.7% White with a median age of 36.3 years. Owner-occupied homes dominate, representing 87.5% of housing. Median household income is $54,375, with median home values around $164,100.
The local economy is notable for its concentration in transportation and warehousing, which employs 81 workers. About 19% of residents work from home. There are 15 business establishments employing 88 people. The post office serves as more than a mail facility in this setting. It's a gathering point where neighbors meet and community connections happen.
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Recipient Name
PO Box [Number]
Elrosa, MN 56325This is a PO Box Only Zone. While some rural route delivery exists, PO Boxes are the recommended mailing method for reliable service.
Traditional small-town layout with numbered avenues crossing Main and State streets, plus US Highway 71.
ZIP Code 56325 has 213 residents and 80 households (average 2.66 persons per household). The median age is 36.3 years, slightly younger than the state (38.4) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.7% male and 49.3% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.7%, much higher than the state average of 77.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 213Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 194Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,331.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $54,375Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 80Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $164,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.66Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.83Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 144 | 168 | 152 | 170 | 174 | 179 | 166 | 197 | 219 | 200 | 193 | 195 | 194 |
| Decennial Census | 211 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 213 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36.3
Male Median Age: 36.4
Female Median Age: 36.1
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| Female | 11 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Total | 19 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 |
| White: | 208 | 97.20% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 6 | 2.80% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 214 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 108 | 50.70% | 36.4 years |
| Females: | 105 | 49.30% | 36.1 years |
| Total: | 213 | 100% | 36.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 194 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 194 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 194 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $54,375, which is considerably lower than the state median ($87,556), is up $17,500 (47.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,500. Family households earn a median of $77,500 versus $28,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $48,750). By gender, male median income is $50,469 and female is $45,833, which is far less than the state female median ($59,330), with a current gap of $4,636 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 60.7%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (68.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (34.3%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $36,875 | $48,750 | $46,875 | $39,643 | $38,214 | $45,000 | $38,958 | $41,875 | $41,875 | $38,750 | $45,536 | $67,917 | $54,375 |
| Median Family Income | $47,000 | $61,250 | $56,250 | $46,389 | $46,406 | $63,333 | $47,000 | $65,000 | $65,208 | $40,000 | $46,786 | $69,167 | $77,500 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $29,219 | $31,250 | $33,750 | $33,750 | $24,583 | $23,333 | $26,250 | $26,458 | $26,071 | $27,500 | $29,583 | $35,625 | $28,750 |
| Median Male Income | $37,000 | $48,125 | $50,833 | $43,750 | $0 | $46,250 | $41,944 | $44,375 | $41,932 | $45,000 | $44,018 | $47,727 | $50,469 |
| Median Female Income | $22,813 | $30,000 | $33,750 | $25,625 | $0 | $37,500 | $33,750 | $38,125 | $41,875 | $36,875 | $40,179 | $43,594 | $45,833 |
| Employed: | 105 | 60.69% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 68 | 39.31% |
| Total: | 173 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 36 | 34.29% |
| Service: | 2 | 1.90% |
| Sales and Office: | 21 | 20.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 17 | 16.19% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 29 | 27.62% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 105 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $164,100, which is considerably lower than the state median ($305,500), is up $55,100 (50.55%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $39,100. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,235), is down $844 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $886. Of occupied housing, owners make up 94.25% (43.90% with a mortgage, 56.10% free-and-clear) and renters 5.75% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $109,000 | $110,400 | $112,500 | $109,400 | $110,000 | $120,800 | $131,600 | $124,000 | $125,000 | $134,300 | $135,300 | $152,500 | $164,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 1 | 20.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2 | 40.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 2 | 40.00% |
| Total: | 5 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $844 | $829 | $0 | $0 | $782 | $783 | $844 | $863 | $886 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 36 | 41.38% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 46 | 52.87% |
| Renter Occupied: | 5 | 5.75% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 87 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 87 | 95.60% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 4 | 4.40% |
| Total Housing Units: | 91 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 87 | 95.60% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 4 | 4.40% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 91 | 100% |
In 2023, 15.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (38.80%). High school or higher is 90.70%, which is on par with the state rate (93.90%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 88.50%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 7.10%, which is on par with the state rate (5.50%), down 0.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.60 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (60.87%). College enrollment is 8.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
Explore More:Educational AttainmentHealth InsurancePoverty Over TimeSchool Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 10 | 6.62% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4 | 2.65% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 47 | 31.13% |
| Some college, no degree: | 36 | 23.84% |
| Associate's degree: | 31 | 20.53% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 15 | 9.93% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8 | 5.30% |
| Total: | 151 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 137 | 90.73% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 23 | 15.23% |
| Private Insurance: | 170 | 65.38% |
| Public Insurance: | 90 | 34.62% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 260 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 260 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 8.0% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 11.5% | 11.8% | 7.7% | 10.4% | 3.4% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.5% | 7.1% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 1 | 4.35% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6 | 26.09% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 14 | 60.87% |
| College or graduate school: | 2 | 8.70% |
| Total: | 23 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1 | 4.35% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 21 | 91.30% |
ZIP Code 56325 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 15 business establishments, employing about 109 people with an annual payroll of $5,899,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 106Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 15Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,203,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $5,899,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 109Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 56325 is located in Stearns County, Minnesota, within the St. Cloud, MN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41060) and Minnesota's 7th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 200,816 people, about 0.11% of whom live in ZIP Code 56325. It covers 0.16 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | St. Cloud, MNSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 41060Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 200,816Source: Census |
| MSA: | St. Cloud, MN MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.16 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 07Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 33429.31 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2719088Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Elrosa city; MinnesotaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 56325 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.