56537 ZIP Code, Fergus Falls, MN
56537 is a ZIP code in Fergus Falls, Minnesota in Otter Tail County. It covers 283 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56533, 56324 and 56543. 19,856 people live here in 8,515 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (71%). Median household income is $65,473, below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Fergus Falls, MN
- County: Otter Tail County
- Land area: 283 sq mi
- Population: 19,856
- Median household income: $65,473
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 19,856 |
| Households | 8,515 |
| Median household income | $65,473 |
| Income per person | $37,805 |
| Median age | 43.7 |
| Homeowners | 71.3% |
| Median home value | $246,500 |
| Median rent | $910 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 15.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% |
| Broadband internet | 86.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.5% |
| $10–15K | 2.4% |
| $15–25K | 8.7% |
| $25–35K | 11.1% |
| $35–50K | 11.5% |
| $50–75K | 16.8% |
| $75–100K | 13.2% |
| $100–150K | 18.8% |
| $150–200K | 6.3% |
| $200K+ | 6.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.0% |
| 10–19 | 12.3% |
| 20–24 | 4.6% |
| 25–34 | 9.7% |
| 35–44 | 12.6% |
| 45–54 | 10.5% |
| 55–64 | 14.5% |
| 65–74 | 12.0% |
| 75+ | 11.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 34.8% |
| Owned outright | 29.0% |
| Rented | 25.2% |
| Vacant | 11.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 68.6% |
| Townhome | 3.1% |
| 2–4 units | 5.4% |
| 5–19 units | 6.6% |
| 20+ units | 12.3% |
| Mobile / other | 4.1% |
Businesses in 56537
635 business establishments with 7,693 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 108
- Retail Trade: 78
- Construction: 70
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 70
- Accommodation and Food Services: 52
- Finance and Insurance: 49
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 49
- Manufacturing: 37
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56533 — Elizabeth city, MN (8.8 mi)
- 56324 — Dalton city, MN (11.7 mi)
- 56543 — Foxhome city, MN (11.7 mi)
- 56586 — Underwood city, MN (12.8 mi)
- 56534 — Erhard city, MN (14 mi)
- 56522 — Campbell city, MN (17.3 mi)
- 56590 — Wendell city, MN (17.4 mi)
- 56579 — Rothsay city, MN (17.5 mi)
Areas that include 56537
- Fergus Falls, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Elizabeth, MN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Otter Tail County ZIP codes — 28 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 20: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Otter Tail County
- No. 6 of 20: fastest population growth in Otter Tail County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56537, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56537 in?
- 56537 is a Fergus Falls, MN mailing address. By land area, 5% lies inside Fergus Falls; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56537 in?
- 56537 is in Otter Tail County.
- What is the population of 56537?
- About 19,856 people (±412), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 19,230.
- What is the median household income in 56537?
- $65,473 (±$4,013), 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 56537?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56537 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56537?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56533 (8.8 mi, Elizabeth), 56324 (11.7 mi, Dalton), 56543 (11.7 mi, Foxhome), 56586 (12.8 mi, Underwood), 56534 (14 mi, Erhard) and 56522 (17.3 mi, Campbell).
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