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Sartell, MN
City in Stearns County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 56377.
Population
19,758
Land area
10.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,891
ZIP codes
1
Sartell and its ZIP codes
Sartell at a glance
- Sartell is about 26 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- It is the 62nd most populous of 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- Households here earn a median of $84,131 a year, 6% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $297,300 (10% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,275 a month.
Local data for Sartell, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sartell, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,131
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$297,300
Median rent
$1,275/mo
Homeownership
61.8%
Bachelor's or higher
40.9%
Median age
34.8
Average commute
18.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,067), Irish Americans (2,126), Norwegian Americans (2,051).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stearns County. PPP loans are for Sartell.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +1.0 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
Sartell, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home12.1%
Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sartell, 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° / 4°F
31.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sartell, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
8.4%
U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
ZIP codes in Sartell
1 in or overlapping Sartell. Population shown
Cities near Sartell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sauk RapidsCity | 2.8 mi | 6.3 |
| St. JosephCity | 6.4 mi | 9.3 |
| Waite ParkCity | 6.6 mi | 12.6 |
| St. StephenCity | 6.6 mi | 3.7 |
| St. CloudCity | 6.7 mi | 40.2 |
| St. John's UniversityCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.7 |
| RiceCity | 9.4 mi | 5.7 |
| St. AugustaCity | 11 mi | 29.7 |
| RockvilleCity | 12 mi | 28.7 |
| AvonCity | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| HoldingfordCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| FoleyCity | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| GilmanCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Cold SpringCity | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| RoyaltonCity | 15 mi | 2 |
| Clear LakeCity | 16 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sartell, MN in?
- Sartell is in Stearns County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Sartell, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sartell include 56377.
- What is the population of Sartell, MN?
- About 19,758 people live in Sartell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sartell?
- Nearby places include Sauk Rapids (2.8 mi), St. Joseph (6.4 mi), Waite Park (6.6 mi), St. Stephen (6.6 mi), St. Cloud (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023