56551 ZIP Code, Henning, MN
56551 is a ZIP code in Henning, Minnesota in Otter Tail County. It covers 105 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56527, 56588 and 56571. 2,387 people live here in 1,034 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (80%). Median household income is $63,750, below the Minnesota median of $89,062; the median age is 49.1, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Henning, MN
- County: Otter Tail County
- Land area: 105 sq mi
- Population: 2,387
- Median household income: $63,750
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,387 |
| Households | 1,034 |
| Median household income | $63,750 |
| Income per person | $36,315 |
| Median age | 49.1 |
| Homeowners | 79.6% |
| Median home value | $238,200 |
| Median rent | $812 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 21.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.3% |
| Broadband internet | 86.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.1% |
| $10–15K | 2.9% |
| $15–25K | 7.5% |
| $25–35K | 9.7% |
| $35–50K | 12.6% |
| $50–75K | 20.0% |
| $75–100K | 11.4% |
| $100–150K | 16.1% |
| $150–200K | 7.5% |
| $200K+ | 5.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.9% |
| 10–19 | 12.9% |
| 20–24 | 5.6% |
| 25–34 | 8.0% |
| 35–44 | 11.9% |
| 45–54 | 10.2% |
| 55–64 | 13.4% |
| 65–74 | 15.7% |
| 75+ | 13.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 34.1% |
| Owned outright | 25.1% |
| Rented | 15.0% |
| Vacant | 25.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 83.5% |
| Townhome | 0.2% |
| 2–4 units | 3.2% |
| 5–19 units | 3.2% |
| 20+ units | 1.4% |
| Mobile / other | 8.4% |
Businesses in 56551
51 business establishments with 210 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 12
- Construction: 7
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 7
- Accommodation and Food Services: 6
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 5
- Manufacturing: 3
- Information: 3
- Finance and Insurance: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56527 — Deer Creek city, MN (7.6 mi)
- 56588 — Vining city, MN (7.9 mi)
- 56571 — Ottertail city, MN (9 mi)
- 56524 — Clitherall city, MN (10.4 mi)
- 56515 — Battle Lake city, MN (11.3 mi)
- 56361 — Parkers Prairie city, MN (12.4 mi)
- 56453 — Hewitt city, MN (13.3 mi)
- 56518 — Bluffton city, MN (15.3 mi)
Areas that include 56551
- Henning, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Otter Tail County ZIP codes — 28 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56551, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56551 in?
- 56551 is a Henning, MN mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Henning; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56551 in?
- 56551 is in Otter Tail County.
- What is the population of 56551?
- About 2,387 people (±188), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,256.
- What is the median household income in 56551?
- $63,750 (±$9,268), 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 56551?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56551 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56551?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56527 (7.6 mi, Deer Creek), 56588 (7.9 mi, Vining), 56571 (9 mi, Ottertail), 56524 (10.4 mi, Clitherall), 56515 (11.3 mi, Battle Lake) and 56361 (12.4 mi, Parkers Prairie).
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