56587 ZIP Code, Vergas, MN
56587 is a ZIP code in Vergas, Minnesota in Otter Tail County. It covers 53 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56528, 56572 and 56576. 1,339 people live here in 620 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (90%). Median household income is $88,000, close to the Minnesota median of $89,062; the median age is 56.9, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Vergas, MN
- County: Otter Tail County
- Land area: 53 sq mi
- Population: 1,339
- Median household income: $88,000
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,339 |
| Households | 620 |
| Median household income | $88,000 |
| Income per person | $51,003 |
| Median age | 56.9 |
| Homeowners | 89.8% |
| Median home value | $367,600 |
| Median rent | $836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 31.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 17.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% |
| Broadband internet | 89.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.0% |
| $10–15K | 2.4% |
| $15–25K | 4.5% |
| $25–35K | 5.8% |
| $35–50K | 11.0% |
| $50–75K | 14.7% |
| $75–100K | 18.9% |
| $100–150K | 21.6% |
| $150–200K | 8.2% |
| $200K+ | 8.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.3% |
| 10–19 | 9.4% |
| 20–24 | 1.7% |
| 25–34 | 9.0% |
| 35–44 | 9.1% |
| 45–54 | 9.6% |
| 55–64 | 21.1% |
| 65–74 | 22.0% |
| 75+ | 9.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 25.1% |
| Owned outright | 25.5% |
| Rented | 5.7% |
| Vacant | 43.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 89.6% |
| Townhome | 0.3% |
| 2–4 units | 0.7% |
| 5–19 units | 1.7% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 7.8% |
Businesses in 56587
47 business establishments with 257 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 12
- Accommodation and Food Services: 8
- Construction: 7
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
See every USPS carrier route in 56587 with residential and business mailbox counts on the route map. Open the EDDM route map.
Nearby ZIP codes
- 56528 — Dent city, MN (8.1 mi)
- 56572 — Pelican Rapids city, MN (11 mi)
- 56576 — Richville city, MN (12.4 mi)
- 56534 — Erhard city, MN (13.6 mi)
- 56501 — Detroit Lakes city, MN (14.1 mi)
- 56544 — Frazee city, MN (14.5 mi)
- 56573 — Perham city, MN (15 mi)
- 56511 — Audubon city, MN (16.1 mi)
Areas that include 56587
- Vergas, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Otter Tail County ZIP codes — 28 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 20: highest median household income in Otter Tail County
- No. 2 of 20: highest median home value in Otter Tail County
- No. 5 of 20: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Otter Tail County
- No. 3 of 20: highest median age in Otter Tail County
Mail every home in 56587
Route counts on this page price as Full Service 6.5 × 9 postcards: we print, bundle by carrier route and hand the mailing to USPS. Prefer to take it to the Post Office yourself? Print only costs less and you pay postage at drop-off.
EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56587, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56587 in?
- 56587 is a Vergas, MN mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Vergas; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56587 in?
- 56587 is in Otter Tail County.
- What is the population of 56587?
- About 1,339 people (±131), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,454.
- What is the median household income in 56587?
- $88,000 (±$4,274), 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 56587?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56587 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56587?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56528 (8.1 mi, Dent), 56572 (11 mi, Pelican Rapids), 56576 (12.4 mi, Richville), 56534 (13.6 mi, Erhard), 56501 (14.1 mi, Detroit Lakes) and 56544 (14.5 mi, Frazee).
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.