ZIP Code 56527 Demographics

Otter Tail County, Minnesota  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 56527 compared to county averages.

Total Population

895

↓ 98.5% vs county

Median HH Income

$58,558

↓ 13.9% vs county

Median Home Value

$192,800

↓ 17.7% vs county

Median Age

40.1 yrs

↑ 13.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.3%

↑ 38.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 56527 compares to Otter Tail County and Minnesota overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 56527 $59k Otter Tail $68k Minnesota $84k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 56527 $193k Otter Tail $234k Minnesota $287k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

8.5%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

87.5%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$942

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 56527 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$192,800
Down Payment (20%)$38,560
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,224P&I: $975 | Tax: $193 | Ins: $56
Rent (Local Median)
$942
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $282/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 56527, sorted by distance.

56551 7.4 mi away otter tail county 56588 14.2 mi away otter tail county 56361 15.1 mi away otter tail county 56524 18.0 mi away otter tail county 56446 20.6 mi away todd county 56354 22.0 mi away douglas county 56440 23.6 mi away todd county

About Otter Tail County

Otter Tail County is located in Minnesota and has a total population of 60,072. The county's median household income is $67,990 and median home value is $234,200. ZIP code 56527 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Otter Tail County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.