56501 ZIP Code, Detroit Lakes, MN
56501 is a ZIP code in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota — mostly in Becker County (94% of its land), with smaller parts in Otter Tail County. It covers 187 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56511, 56578 and 56521. 18,004 people live here in 7,701 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (71%). Median household income is $70,037, below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Detroit Lakes, MN
- County: Becker County
- Land area: 187 sq mi
- Population: 18,004
- Median household income: $70,037
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 18,004 |
| Households | 7,701 |
| Median household income | $70,037 |
| Income per person | $45,609 |
| Median age | 44.5 |
| Homeowners | 70.5% |
| Median home value | $314,700 |
| Median rent | $963 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.7% |
| Broadband internet | 90.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.4% |
| $10–15K | 3.3% |
| $15–25K | 5.6% |
| $25–35K | 7.1% |
| $35–50K | 14.2% |
| $50–75K | 18.4% |
| $75–100K | 14.1% |
| $100–150K | 16.3% |
| $150–200K | 6.7% |
| $200K+ | 9.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.4% |
| 10–19 | 12.4% |
| 20–24 | 5.5% |
| 25–34 | 10.6% |
| 35–44 | 11.7% |
| 45–54 | 9.6% |
| 55–64 | 15.4% |
| 65–74 | 14.5% |
| 75+ | 10.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 31.6% |
| Owned outright | 21.5% |
| Rented | 21.9% |
| Vacant | 24.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 75.3% |
| Townhome | 4.0% |
| 2–4 units | 1.6% |
| 5–19 units | 6.8% |
| 20+ units | 7.1% |
| Mobile / other | 5.2% |
Businesses in 56501
600 business establishments with 8,828 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 85
- Retail Trade: 84
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 77
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 70
- Accommodation and Food Services: 50
- Finance and Insurance: 46
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 36
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 26
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56511 — Audubon city, MN (8.9 mi)
- 56578 (11.2 mi)
- 56521 — Callaway city, MN (11.5 mi)
- 56544 — Frazee city, MN (11.9 mi)
- 56554 — Lake Park city, MN (14 mi)
- 56587 — Vergas city, MN (14.1 mi)
- 56569 — Ogema city, MN (16.5 mi)
- 56591 — White Earth CDP, MN (18.1 mi)
Areas that include 56501
- Detroit Lakes, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Becker County ZIP codes — 15 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 10: highest median home value in Becker County
- No. 1 of 10: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Becker County
- No. 5 of 10: highest median age in Becker County
- No. 4 of 10: fastest population growth in Becker County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56501, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56501 in?
- 56501 is a Detroit Lakes, MN mailing address. By land area, 6% lies inside Detroit Lakes; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56501 in?
- 56501 is mostly in Becker County (94% of its land), with smaller parts in Otter Tail County.
- What is the population of 56501?
- About 18,004 people (±461), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 17,784.
- What is the median household income in 56501?
- $70,037 (±$3,216), compared with $89,062 for Minnesota as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 56501?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56501 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56501?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56511 (8.9 mi, Audubon), 56578 (11.2 mi), 56521 (11.5 mi, Callaway), 56544 (11.9 mi, Frazee), 56554 (14 mi, Lake Park) and 56587 (14.1 mi, Vergas).
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