Paynesville
City in Stearns County, Minnesota

Paynesville is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, with 2,388 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,171 ft (357 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Roscoe, 5.6 miles NE.
- 2,388residents (2020 Census)
- 1,171 ftelevation · 357 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 5.9 km²
- 1,043 / sq mipopulation density
- 56362ZIP code
About Paynesville
Paynesville is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States, on Lake Koronis, in the central part of the state. The population was 2,388 at the 2020 census. It is part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Paynesville
- Median household income
- $75,250
- Median home value
- $178,200
- Median rent
- $815/mo
- Median age
- 36.1
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Paynesville had 2,388 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,388 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,043 per sq mi (403 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Paynesville at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Stearns County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,388 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.29 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.3785° N, 94.7216° W |
| ZIP code | 56362 |
| Official website | paynesvillemn.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2749966 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Paynesville
- Roscoe5.6 mi NE
- Regal6.0 mi W
- Lake Henry6.8 mi NW
- St. Martin9.0 mi N
- Eden Valley9.3 mi SE
- Spring Hill11.3 mi NW
- Richmond11.4 mi NE
- New London12.3 mi SW
- Belgrade14.4 mi W
- Spicer14.6 mi SW
- Cold Spring15.3 mi E
- Watkins15.6 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Paynesville
What county is Paynesville in?
Paynesville is in Stearns County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Paynesville, MN?
2,388 people lived in Paynesville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Paynesville, MN?
The ZIP code of Paynesville is 56362.
What is the elevation of Paynesville?
1,171 feet (357 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Paynesville?
Roscoe (5.6 mi), Regal (6.0 mi), Lake Henry (6.8 mi), St. Martin (9.0 mi), Eden Valley (9.3 mi).
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