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 Low-density area
- $63,750
- Median income Near-median income area
- $238,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,315. The poverty rate is 12.3%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $238,200 (7% below the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $812; 79.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Otter Tail County, so 56551 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 56551?
49.1
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
2.6%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$36,315
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56551 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Henning, MN household income vs. every Minnesota ZIP code
Median household income among 864 reporting Minnesota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$63,750 19th percentile higher than 19% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,398housing units
1,398
Total Housing Units
1,034
Occupied Units
364
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$238,200
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 56551 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56551
Henning (56551)
2,237 residents
- 56571
Ottertail (56571)
1,800 residents
- 56527 840
Deer Creek (56527)
840 residents
- 56588 568
Vining (56588)
568 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56551 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56551 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56571
Ottertail (56571)
$85,865 median income
- 56588
Vining (56588)
$74,306 median income
- 56527
Deer Creek (56527)
$64,375 median income
- 56551
Henning (56551)
$63,750 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56551, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,237 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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