Cold Spring
City in Stearns County, Minnesota

Cold Spring is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, with 4,164 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,099 ft (335 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Richmond, 4.2 miles W.
- 4,164residents (2020 Census)
- 1,099 ftelevation · 335 m
- 2.8 sq miland area · 7.3 km²
- 1,485 / sq mipopulation density
- 56320ZIP code
About Cold Spring
Cold Spring is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States, at the gateway of the Sauk River Chain of Lakes, an interconnected system of 14 bay-like lakes fed and connected by the Sauk River. Cold Spring is part of the St. Cloud metropolitan area. Its population was 4,164 at the 2020 census.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Cold Spring weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Cold Spring
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Cold Spring
- Median household income
- $72,228
- Median home value
- $280,400
- Median rent
- $1,424/mo
- Median age
- 38.5
Do you know Cold Spring? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Cold Spring special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Cold Spring
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Cold Spring Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Cold Spring, MN population
Cold Spring had 4,164 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,164 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,485 per sq mi (573 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cold Spring at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Stearns County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,164 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.80 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.4583° N, 94.4282° W |
| ZIP code | 56320 |
| Official website | coldspring.govoffice.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2712484 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cold Spring
- Richmond4.2 mi W
- Rockville5.3 mi E
- St. John's University8.6 mi N
- St. Joseph9.6 mi NE
- Watkins9.9 mi S
- Waite Park10.0 mi NE
- Avon10.2 mi N
- Roscoe10.3 mi W
- Eden Valley10.8 mi SW
- St. Augusta11.4 mi E
- Kimball11.7 mi SE
- St. Martin12.0 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cold Spring
What county is Cold Spring in?
Cold Spring is in Stearns County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Cold Spring, MN?
4,164 people lived in Cold Spring at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cold Spring, MN?
The ZIP code of Cold Spring is 56320.
What is the elevation of Cold Spring?
1,099 feet (335 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cold Spring?
Richmond (4.2 mi), Rockville (5.3 mi), St. John's University (8.6 mi), St. Joseph (9.6 mi), Watkins (9.9 mi).
Last updated: