ZIP code 56362: Paynesville, MN
56362 is a ZIP code in Paynesville, Minnesota, mainly in Stearns County, part of the St. Cloud, MN metro area. About 5,773 people live here.
- Population
- 5,773
- Median household income
- $86,212
- Typical home value
- $319,600+3.2% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $829gross, per month
- Median age
- 43.7
- Homeowners
- 83.3%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 56362 details
| City | Paynesville |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stearns County (also partly Meeker County, Kandiyohi County) |
| Metro area | St. Cloud, MN |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 150.1 sq mi, plus 8.1 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 38 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.6% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 23.3 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 45.40203, -94.71224 |
Median rent in 56362 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $571/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $935/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,093/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,000/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 56362
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56371 | Roscoe, MN | 4.2 mi | 95 |
| 56376 | Saint Martin, MN | 7.3 mi | 313 |
| 56368 | Richmond, MN | 8.5 mi | 4,262 |
| 55329 | Eden Valley, MN | 10.0 mi | 2,219 |
| 56312 | Belgrade, MN | 13.0 mi | 2,270 |
| 56273 | New London, MN | 14.2 mi | 4,956 |
| 55389 | Watkins, MN | 14.9 mi | 2,384 |
| 56335 | Greenwald, MN | 15.5 mi | 270 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 56362?
A typical home in ZIP code 56362 is worth about $319,600 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $86,212 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Minnesota average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $319,600 homeWhat can a $86,212 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 56362
What city is ZIP code 56362?
ZIP code 56362 is in Paynesville, MN, in Stearns County.
What county is ZIP code 56362 in?
56362 is mainly in Stearns County, Minnesota, and partly in Meeker County and Kandiyohi County.
What is the population of ZIP code 56362?
About 5,773 people live in ZIP code 56362, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 56362 in?
56362 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.