238 Bridge, Upsala, Minnesota 2002, 2002
Upsala’s story
143 years in pictures
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2002.
- 1883Upsala is settled
Population
478
2025 Census estimate · −1.6% since 2020
Typical home
$215K
+3.9% in a year
Household income
$53K
median
Median age
38.1
years
Jobs based here
222
Balanced
Is Upsala a good place to live?
Upsala’s average trip to work is 34 minutes, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 23 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Among 274 Minnesota towns, just 5 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Upsala. Upsala has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
478 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Upsala: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Upsala, and how to reach them.
PowerMinnesota Power15.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterUpsala water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpMondayTrash dayTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Minnesota you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMorrison County CourthouseMorrison County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes56384, 56340, 56318, 5638256384 72% · 56340 15% · 56318 7% · 56382 6%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Upsala.
Housing
Homes in Upsala are worth about $215K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Upsala home is worth about $215,000, up 3.9% in a year, 38% below the Minnesota typical home. At $833 a month, Upsala’s median rent is below both Minnesota’s towns ($1,196 a month) and U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). 60% of households own their home in Upsala.
$215KZillow home value
| Upsala | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 60% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $833 a month | $1,196 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Upsala$215K
Minnesota$349K
+3.9%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Schools
The schools Upsala’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Upsala Public School District. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upsala ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 181 | B |
| Upsala SecondaryLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 146 | C |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
Upsala has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Upsala has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Upsala is 81°F.
51″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter6–24°
Spring32–53°
Summer57–79°
Fall36–55°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 4
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
High risk in Upsala, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.
65risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Upsala
Most working residents leave Upsala for work: only 6% work in town. Upsala’s median household income is $53,000. Since 2013, Upsala has added 42 jobs, to 222 in 2023.
6%work in town
| Upsala | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 6% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 7% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Upsala6%
Little Falls12%
St. Cloud12%
Avon3%
Holdingford3%
19 mi
median commute distance
222
jobs based in Upsala
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
How healthy Upsala is
Upsala beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 74% of Upsala adults had a checkup this year.
| Upsala | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 75% | 79% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 30% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
1 better30 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Upsala | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 74.3% | 68.7% |
| More adults with arthritis | 25.4% | 22.3% |
St. Gabriels Hospital
14.4 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 2,061 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Upsala City Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Upsala
19pages on Upsala
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Upsala; the nearest are
Saint Johns UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Collegeville18.1 mi$55,816 tuitionSt Cloud Technical and Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Saint Cloud24.7 mi$6,124 in-state tuitionSaint Cloud State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Saint Cloud26.8 mi$10,245 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Upsala residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
About Upsala
City in Minnesota, United States
Upsala is a city in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 487 at the 2020 census, up from 427 in 2010.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 3.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,198 ft
- ZIP code
- 56384
- Area code
- 320
Questions about Upsala
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Upsala, MN a good place to live?
Upsala has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.