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Freeport, MN
City in Stearns County, Minnesota.
Population
787
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
662
ZIP codes
0
Freeport and its ZIP codes
Freeport at a glance
- Freeport is about 9.2 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $89,808, close to the Minnesota median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $223,200 (32% below Minnesota) and median rent is $906 a month.
Local data for Freeport, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Freeport, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,808
Poverty rate
2.7%
Median home value
$223,200
Median rent
$906/mo
Homeownership
90.1%
Bachelor's or higher
23.8%
Median age
30.2
Average commute
26.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (524), Polish Americans (124), Irish Americans (65).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stearns County. PPP loans are for Freeport.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,352
87,420 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,935
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $6,978 per person
How people get to work
Freeport, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.1%
- Carpooled14.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Freeport, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
897
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
153
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 0°F
29.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Freeport, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Freeport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New MunichCity | 3.5 mi | 0.5 |
| St. AnthonyCity | 4.4 mi | 0.5 |
| St. RosaCity | 5 mi | 0.4 |
| MelroseCity | 5.9 mi | 3.2 |
| AlbanyCity | 6.1 mi | 2.2 |
| Meire GroveCity | 8.9 mi | 0.4 |
| GreenwaldCity | 9.2 mi | 0.7 |
| AvonCity | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| St. MartinCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| HoldingfordCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Grey EagleCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Spring HillCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| UpsalaCity | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| Sauk CentreCity | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| ElrosaCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| BurtrumCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Freeport, MN in?
- Freeport is in Stearns County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Freeport, MN?
- About 787 people live in Freeport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Freeport?
- Nearby places include New Munich (3.5 mi), St. Anthony (4.4 mi), St. Rosa (5 mi), Melrose (5.9 mi), Albany (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023