PlainZIP

Dalton, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56324

Otter Tail County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,115
8/sq mi
$82,917
Median income
$252,600
Median home value
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dalton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56324 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56324 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dalton, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, home to just 1,115 residents across 146.7 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56324 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,917 (1% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $44,674. The poverty rate stands at 3.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. The typical home here is valued at $252,600 (1% below the state average); renters pay a median of $775 monthly, and 92.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 56324 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Otter Tail County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 56324

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dalton, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56324.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56324, Dalton, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,115

Population

146.7

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56324?

49.4

Median Age

53.7%

Male

46.3%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 96.0%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$82,917

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$44,674

Per Capita Income

3.0%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56324 ranks nationally

Dalton, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$82,917 Top 35% higher than 65% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

676

Total Housing Units

462

Occupied Units

214

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.2%
Renter 7.8%

$252,600

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$775

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 56324, employing approximately 124 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,559,000.

27

Businesses

124

Employees

$7.6M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 25.9%
Retail trade 5 18.5%
Other services (except public administration) 5 18.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 56324 vs 56309 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
56309 Ashby, MN 1,185 7.5 mi

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Related Areas

Otter Tail County Dalton, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56324 in? ▼
ZIP code 56324 (Dalton) is located in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Otter Tail County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/otter-tail-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56324? ▼
ZIP code 56324 in Dalton, MN has a population of 1,115 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56324? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56324 is $82,917, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56324? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56324 is $252,600, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56324? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56324 is White at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56324? ▼
ZIP code 56324 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 124 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56324? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56324 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56324? ▼
In ZIP code 56324, 46.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 56324? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56324 is 22.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56324? ▼
In ZIP code 56324, approximately 92.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56324? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56324 is 3.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.