ZIP Code 56551 Demographics

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

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 56551 compared to county averages.

Total Population

2,191

↓ 96.4% vs county

Median HH Income

$60,000

↓ 11.8% vs county

Median Home Value

$199,600

↓ 14.8% vs county

Median Age

51.6 yrs

↓ +11.9% vs county

Unemployment Rate

2.5%

↑ 53.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 56551 compares to Otter Tail County and Minnesota overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 56551 $60k Otter Tail $68k Minnesota $84k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 56551 $200k Otter Tail $234k Minnesota $287k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

14.8%

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

Owner Occupancy

78.4%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$696

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 56551 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$199,600
Down Payment (20%)$39,920
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,267P&I: $1009 | Tax: $200 | Ins: $58
Rent (Local Median)
$696
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $571/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 56551, sorted by distance.

56527 7.4 mi away otter tail county 56588 7.4 mi away otter tail county 56524 10.7 mi away otter tail county 56361 12.1 mi away otter tail county 56354 19.6 mi away douglas county 56446 21.6 mi away todd county 56440 26.2 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 56551 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

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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.