Sherburne County GIS Maps
Sherburne County, Minnesota, has 97,183 residents across 42,673 parcels and covers 432.9 square miles. The population grew 9.8% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Sherburne County is 27141.
Elk River is the county's largest population center. Sherburne County also includes 6 zip codes, 7 public school districts and 39 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Sherburne County Trends
- Population
- 97,183▴
- Median Home Value
- $332,700▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 39,672▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Sherburne County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Sherburne County Parcels
Sherburne County has 42,673 mapped parcels covering 276,036 acres. The median lot size is 0.76 acres. 4,946 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Of the parcels with a recorded build year, half were built in 1998 or earlier. The records carry 34,485 distinct owner names. Owner names, mailing addresses and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Site addresses reach 83.9%. Browse the interactive Sherburne County Parcel viewer here.
Sherburne County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 42,673 | 100% |
| Owner name | 42,667 | 99.9% |
| Owner mailing address | 42,574 | 99.8% |
| Site address | 35,820 | 83.9% |
| Land use code | 42,667 | 99.9% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 0 | 0% |
| Land value | 42,673 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 42,673 | 100% |
| Acreage | 42,670 | 99.9% |
| Parcel boundary | 42,673 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Sherburne County parcel records.
Sherburne County Population
Sherburne County had 97,183 residents in 2020. That was 9.8% higher than in 2010. Sherburne County added 32,766 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 224 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Elk River, Big Lake and Zimmerman.
Population Trend in Sherburne County MN
Sherburne County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Sherburne County Zip Codes
Sherburne County has 6 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Elk River (55330), Big Lake (55309) and Zimmerman (55398). Elk River is the largest zip by population, with about 43,626 residents or 45% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 83% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Sherburne County MN
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55330 | Elk River | 43,626 | ▴ 19.7% |
| 55309 | Big Lake | 20,387 | ▴ 12% |
| 55398 | Zimmerman | 17,022 | ▴ 9.5% |
| 56304 | Saint Cloud | 17,020 | ▴ 6.2% |
| 55308 | Becker | 9,691 | ▴ 6.9% |
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Sherburne County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Sherburne County Demographics
Sherburne County has a median age of 36.9, which makes the county a little younger than Minnesota overall. About 26% of residents are under 18, while 12% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 34.1% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 28.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 38.8%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Sherburne County MN
Median Age
36.9
Under 18
26%
Age 65+
12%
Bachelor's+
28.1%
Sherburne County School Districts
Sherburne County is served by 7 public school districts with 39,672 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Elk River, St. Cloud Public and Monticello Public. Those three districts account for about 72% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Sherburne County MN
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk River School District | 14,577 | 36.7% | ▴ 1.6% |
| St. Cloud Public School District | 9,803 | 24.7% | ▴ 2.7% |
| Monticello Public School District | 4,013 | 10.1% | ▾ -3% |
| Princeton Public School District | 3,291 | 8.3% | ▴ 2.3% |
| Big Lake Public School District | 3,190 | 8% | ▴ 1% |
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Sherburne County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Sherburne County Housing & Real Estate
Sherburne County has a median home value of $332,700 and a median gross rent of $1,151. About 84% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Minnesota median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $412,425 and homes spent about 39 days on the market.
Sherburne County Housing Mix
Sherburne County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Sherburne County Housing Trends
Sherburne County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County has 3,033 business listings across 522 categories. The largest categories in Sherburne County business listings are Contractors (103, 3.4%), Auto Repair (60, 2.0%), and Parks & Recreation (54, 1.8%). The full Sherburne County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Sherburne County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Sherburne County, MN
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Contractors | 103 | 3.4% |
| Auto Repair | 60 | 2.0% |
| Parks & Recreation | 54 | 1.8% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 54 | 1.8% |
| Professional Services | 49 | 1.6% |
| Building Supply Store | 48 | 1.6% |
| Lake | 41 | 1.4% |
| Car Dealerships | 41 | 1.4% |
| Gas Stations | 40 | 1.3% |
| Real Estate Agents | 36 | 1.2% |
Sherburne County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Operation Foresight Services | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Elk River |
| Lange Board and Rooming Home | Accommodation | Clear Lake |
| Vaske Ohlgren Rasmussen & Associates | Accountant | Elk River |
| Premier Marine | Active Life | Big Lake |
| Institute for Athletic Medicine | Acupuncture | Elk River |
| Web Contempo | Advertising Agency | Zimmerman |
| Grand Irrigation, Inc. | Agricultural Service | Clear Lake |
| Central Lakes Country Store | Agriculture | Clear Lake |
| Howmet Aerospace | Aircraft Manufacturer | Big Lake |
| St. Cloud Regional Airport | Airport | St Cloud |
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Sherburne County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Sherburne County Basemaps
Sherburne County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Sherburne County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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