ZIP Code 56362 - Paynesville Minnesota
Overview
ZIP Code 56362 is located in Paynesville Minnesota. Portions of 56362 are also in St. Martin and Lake Henry and Roscoe and Paynesville Township and Zion Township and Eden Lake Township and Union Grove Township and Lake Henry Township and Roseville Township (Kandiyohi County) and St. Martin Township and Spring Hill Township and Irving Township and Farming Township and Munson Township. 56362 is primarily within Stearns County, with some portions in Meeker County and Kandiyohi County. Regionally, 56362 is located in Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul.
ZIP Code 56362 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Paynesville |
| Primary County | Stearns County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 5,659 |
| Area Code(s) | 320 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 56362 Map
56362 Demographics
56362 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Minnesota based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 56362 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 56362 is White. The current unemployment level in 56362 is 4.9%.
| Population | 5,659 |
| Population Growth Rate | -11.23% |
| Population Density | 39 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,356 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $69,537 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $440,730 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.99% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 92.54% |
56362 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,042 | 94.92% |
| Black | 70 | 1.32% |
| Hispanic | 143 | 2.69% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.66% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.34% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.08% |
56362 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 831 | 94.54% |
| Black | 3 | 0.34% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 5.12% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
56362 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 309 | 8.38% |
| Bachelor Degree | 617 | 16.73% |
| High School Diploma | 1,415 | 38.36% |
| No High School Diploma | 56 | 1.52% |
| GED or Alternate | 115 | 3.12% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 518 | 14.04% |
| Associates Degree | 471 | 12.77% |
| Masters Degree | 146 | 3.96% |
| Professional Degree | 37 | 1% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5 | 0.14% |
56362 Geography
| Coordinates | 45.40406036, -94.70780945 |
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| Region | Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | St. Cloud, MN Willmar, MN |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 144 Square Miles |
56362 Schools
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56362 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4b: -25F to -20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 51k - McGrath Till Plain and Drumlins | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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