56573 ZIP Code, Perham, MN
56573 is a ZIP code in Perham, Minnesota in Otter Tail County. It covers 138 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56567, 56544 and 56571. 7,221 people live here in 2,853 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (73%). Median household income is $68,770, below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Perham, MN
- County: Otter Tail County
- Land area: 138 sq mi
- Population: 7,221
- Median household income: $68,770
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 7,221 |
| Households | 2,853 |
| Median household income | $68,770 |
| Income per person | $37,592 |
| Median age | 36.6 |
| Homeowners | 72.5% |
| Median home value | $286,500 |
| Median rent | $862 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 15.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.5% |
| Broadband internet | 91.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 8.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.6% |
| $10–15K | 1.9% |
| $15–25K | 8.5% |
| $25–35K | 6.7% |
| $35–50K | 12.5% |
| $50–75K | 16.7% |
| $75–100K | 9.2% |
| $100–150K | 19.9% |
| $150–200K | 9.6% |
| $200K+ | 8.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 16.3% |
| 10–19 | 11.5% |
| 20–24 | 6.3% |
| 25–34 | 12.6% |
| 35–44 | 11.1% |
| 45–54 | 9.3% |
| 55–64 | 11.2% |
| 65–74 | 11.7% |
| 75+ | 10.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 30.9% |
| Owned outright | 24.1% |
| Rented | 20.7% |
| Vacant | 24.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 75.6% |
| Townhome | 3.9% |
| 2–4 units | 4.7% |
| 5–19 units | 7.4% |
| 20+ units | 2.0% |
| Mobile / other | 6.4% |
Businesses in 56573
248 business establishments with 4,377 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 44
- Construction: 31
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 30
- Accommodation and Food Services: 24
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 23
- Finance and Insurance: 17
- Manufacturing: 15
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 14
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56567 — New York Mills city, MN (9 mi)
- 56544 — Frazee city, MN (10.6 mi)
- 56571 — Ottertail city, MN (12.2 mi)
- 56576 — Richville city, MN (13.2 mi)
- 56528 — Dent city, MN (14.7 mi)
- 56587 — Vergas city, MN (15 mi)
- 56518 — Bluffton city, MN (16.2 mi)
- 56527 — Deer Creek city, MN (19.7 mi)
Areas that include 56573
- Perham, 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 share of households with children in Otter Tail County
- No. 2 of 20: lowest median age in Otter Tail County
- No. 1 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) 56573, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56573 in?
- 56573 is a Perham, MN mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Perham; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56573 in?
- 56573 is in Otter Tail County.
- What is the population of 56573?
- About 7,221 people (±321), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 7,066.
- What is the median household income in 56573?
- $68,770 (±$9,504), 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 56573?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56573 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56573?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56567 (9 mi, New York Mills), 56544 (10.6 mi, Frazee), 56571 (12.2 mi, Ottertail), 56576 (13.2 mi, Richville), 56528 (14.7 mi, Dent) and 56587 (15 mi, Vergas).
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