56515 ZIP Code, Battle Lake, MN
56515 is a ZIP code in Battle Lake, Minnesota in Otter Tail County. It covers 96 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56586, 56524 and 56571. 2,723 people live here in 1,274 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (83%). Median household income is $73,750, below the Minnesota median of $89,062; the median age is 61.8, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Battle Lake, MN
- County: Otter Tail County
- Land area: 96 sq mi
- Population: 2,723
- Median household income: $73,750
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,723 |
| Households | 1,274 |
| Median household income | $73,750 |
| Income per person | $45,590 |
| Median age | 61.8 |
| Homeowners | 83.3% |
| Median home value | $398,500 |
| Median rent | $1,013 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 11.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 15.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% |
| Broadband internet | 83.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.8% |
| $10–15K | 2.4% |
| $15–25K | 6.8% |
| $25–35K | 8.7% |
| $35–50K | 10.6% |
| $50–75K | 20.3% |
| $75–100K | 14.9% |
| $100–150K | 19.1% |
| $150–200K | 6.3% |
| $200K+ | 9.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 6.0% |
| 10–19 | 7.5% |
| 20–24 | 2.2% |
| 25–34 | 6.9% |
| 35–44 | 6.4% |
| 45–54 | 10.0% |
| 55–64 | 18.4% |
| 65–74 | 23.6% |
| 75+ | 18.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 16.8% |
| Owned outright | 22.4% |
| Rented | 7.7% |
| Vacant | 53.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 89.5% |
| Townhome | 1.2% |
| 2–4 units | 0.8% |
| 5–19 units | 2.6% |
| 20+ units | 1.3% |
| Mobile / other | 4.6% |
Businesses in 56515
100 business establishments with 563 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 19
- Accommodation and Food Services: 18
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 15
- Construction: 14
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 7
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 6
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 5
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56586 — Underwood city, MN (6.7 mi)
- 56524 — Clitherall city, MN (7.2 mi)
- 56571 — Ottertail city, MN (11.2 mi)
- 56551 — Henning city, MN (11.3 mi)
- 56588 — Vining city, MN (11.5 mi)
- 56576 — Richville city, MN (11.9 mi)
- 56324 — Dalton city, MN (14 mi)
- 56528 — Dent city, MN (16.1 mi)
Areas that include 56515
- Battle Lake, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Otter Tail County ZIP codes — 28 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 20: highest median home value in Otter Tail County
- No. 1 of 20: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Otter Tail County
- No. 1 of 20: highest median age in Otter Tail County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56515, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56515 in?
- 56515 is a Battle Lake, MN mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Battle Lake; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56515 in?
- 56515 is in Otter Tail County.
- What is the population of 56515?
- About 2,723 people (±215), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,967.
- What is the median household income in 56515?
- $73,750 (±$6,611), 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 56515?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56515 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56515?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56586 (6.7 mi, Underwood), 56524 (7.2 mi, Clitherall), 56571 (11.2 mi, Ottertail), 56551 (11.3 mi, Henning), 56588 (11.5 mi, Vining) and 56576 (11.9 mi, Richville).
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