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Erhard, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56534

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

1,164
7/sq mi
$70,694
Median income
$238,300
Median home value
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56534 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56534 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Erhard, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, home to just 1,164 residents across 159.5 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56534 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,694 (14% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $38,331. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.5%. The typical home here is valued at $238,300 (7% below the state average); renters pay a median of $856 monthly, and 92.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 56534, plus 6 more within Otter Tail County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 56534

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Erhard, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56534.

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 56534, Erhard, 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

1,164

Population

159.5

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56534?

52.2

Median Age

55.5%

Male

44.5%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 95.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$70,694

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$38,331

Per Capita Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

27.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56534 ranks nationally

Erhard, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,694 48th percentile higher than 48% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 48.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%

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

What does housing look like?

691

Total Housing Units

524

Occupied Units

167

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.2%
Renter 7.8%

$238,300

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$856

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 56534, employing approximately 44 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,444,000.

16

Businesses

44

Employees

$5.4M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 37.5%
Wholesale trade 3 18.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 18.8%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 56534 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56534 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 56534 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 56534 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
56533 Elizabeth, MN 291 7.8 mi
56572 Pelican Rapids, MN 5,454 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Otter Tail County

56537 standard
Fergus Falls, MN
Pop: 18,548
56573 standard
Perham, MN
Pop: 5,993
56572 standard
Pelican Rapids, MN
Pop: 5,454
56567 standard
New York Mills, MN
Pop: 3,169
56515 standard
Battle Lake, MN
Pop: 2,892
56361 standard
Parkers Prairie, MN
Pop: 2,403

Related Areas

Otter Tail County Erhard, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56534 in? ▼
ZIP code 56534 (Erhard) 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 56534? ▼
ZIP code 56534 in Erhard, MN has a population of 1,164 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56534? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56534 is $70,694, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56534? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56534 is $238,300, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56534? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56534 is White at 95.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56534? ▼
ZIP code 56534 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 44 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56534? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56534 are: Construction (6), Wholesale trade (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56534? ▼
In ZIP code 56534, 48.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% 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 56534? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56534 is 27.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56534? ▼
In ZIP code 56534, 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 56534? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56534 is 12.6% 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.