56571 ZIP Code, Ottertail, MN
56571 is a ZIP code in Ottertail, Minnesota in Otter Tail County. It covers 46 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56551, 56576 and 56515. 1,745 people live here in 805 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (88%). Median household income is $85,865, close to the Minnesota median of $89,062; the median age is 59.5, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Ottertail, MN
- County: Otter Tail County
- Land area: 46 sq mi
- Population: 1,745
- Median household income: $85,865
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,745 |
| Households | 805 |
| Median household income | $85,865 |
| Income per person | $50,920 |
| Median age | 59.5 |
| Homeowners | 87.8% |
| Median home value | $363,100 |
| Median rent | $771 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 18.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% |
| Broadband internet | 88.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.1% |
| $10–15K | 2.2% |
| $15–25K | 6.8% |
| $25–35K | 6.2% |
| $35–50K | 7.2% |
| $50–75K | 17.1% |
| $75–100K | 11.1% |
| $100–150K | 22.6% |
| $150–200K | 12.2% |
| $200K+ | 9.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.7% |
| 10–19 | 9.1% |
| 20–24 | 1.9% |
| 25–34 | 6.2% |
| 35–44 | 9.7% |
| 45–54 | 9.2% |
| 55–64 | 21.9% |
| 65–74 | 24.9% |
| 75+ | 9.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 25.1% |
| Owned outright | 19.9% |
| Rented | 6.1% |
| Vacant | 48.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 86.8% |
| Townhome | 1.8% |
| 2–4 units | 1.5% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 9.9% |
Businesses in 56571
63 business establishments with 605 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 13
- Construction: 11
- Accommodation and Food Services: 11
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 6
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 6
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 3
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 3
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56551 — Henning city, MN (9 mi)
- 56576 — Richville city, MN (9.8 mi)
- 56515 — Battle Lake city, MN (11.2 mi)
- 56567 — New York Mills city, MN (11.3 mi)
- 56527 — Deer Creek city, MN (11.6 mi)
- 56573 — Perham city, MN (12.2 mi)
- 56518 — Bluffton city, MN (14.4 mi)
- 56528 — Dent city, MN (14.7 mi)
Areas that include 56571
- Ottertail, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Otter Tail County ZIP codes — 28 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 20: highest median household income in Otter Tail County
- No. 3 of 20: highest median home value in Otter Tail County
- No. 2 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) 56571, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56571 in?
- 56571 is a Ottertail, MN mailing address. By land area, 9% lies inside Ottertail; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56571 in?
- 56571 is in Otter Tail County.
- What is the population of 56571?
- About 1,745 people (±157), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,968.
- What is the median household income in 56571?
- $85,865 (±$10,755), 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 56571?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56571 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56571?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56551 (9 mi, Henning), 56576 (9.8 mi, Richville), 56515 (11.2 mi, Battle Lake), 56567 (11.3 mi, New York Mills), 56527 (11.6 mi, Deer Creek) and 56573 (12.2 mi, Perham).
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