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Henning, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56551

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

2,237
8/sq mi
$63,750
Median income
$238,200
Median home value
26.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56551 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56551 covers 279.6 square miles in Henning, Otter Tail County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,237 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56551 reports a modest median household income of $63,750 (22% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $36,315. Local economic indicators show a 12.3% poverty rate alongside 4.7% unemployment. Median home value sits at $238,200 (7% below the state average), median rent at $812 a month, and owner-occupancy at 79.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Otter Tail County, letting you compare 56551 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 56551

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Henning, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56551.

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 56551, Henning, 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

2,237

Population

279.6

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56551?

49.1

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 94.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$63,750

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$36,315

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56551 ranks nationally

Henning, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,750 36th percentile higher than 36% 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 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,398

Total Housing Units

1,034

Occupied Units

364

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.6%
Renter 20.4%

$238,200

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$812

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 51 business establishments in ZIP 56551, employing approximately 210 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,791,000.

51

Businesses

210

Employees

$8.8M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 12 23.5%
Construction 7 13.7%
Other services (except public administration) 7 13.7%
Accommodation and food services 6 11.8%
Health care and social assistance 5 9.8%
Manufacturing 3 5.9%
Information 3 5.9%
Finance and insurance 3 5.9%

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 56551 vs 56588 →

ZIP 56551 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 56551 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 56551 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 56551 ranks #4 of 4 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
56588 Vining, MN 568 7.4 mi
56527 Deer Creek, MN 840 7.4 mi
56571 Ottertail, MN 1,800 9.5 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 Henning, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56551 in? ▼
ZIP code 56551 (Henning) 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 56551? ▼
ZIP code 56551 in Henning, MN has a population of 2,237 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56551? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56551 is $63,750, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56551? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56551 is $238,200, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56551? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56551 is White at 94.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56551? ▼
ZIP code 56551 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 210 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56551? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56551 are: Retail trade (12), Construction (7), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56551? ▼
In ZIP code 56551, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.1% 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 56551? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56551 is 25.5 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 56551? ▼
In ZIP code 56551, approximately 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56551? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56551 is 12.3% 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.