Ottertail, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56571
Otter Tail County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,800
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $85,865
- Median income Above-median income area
- $363,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ottertail pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56571 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 56571 (Ottertail, MN) rose +20.9% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 56571 covers 119.2 square miles in Ottertail, Otter Tail County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,800 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56571 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,865 (5% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,920. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.9% and unemployment is 3.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $363,100 (42% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 87.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $771.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Otter Tail County, so 56571 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 56571
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ottertail, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56571.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 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 56571, Ottertail, 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
1,800
Population
119.2
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56571?
59.5
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
1.0%
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?
$85,865
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$50,920
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56571 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Ottertail, 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)
$85,865 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
1,589housing units
1,589
Total Housing Units
805
Occupied Units
784
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$363,100
Median Home Value
+42% vs state ZIP avg
$771
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 63 business establishments in ZIP 56571, employing approximately 605 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,724,000.
63
Businesses
605
Employees
$27.7M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 13 | 20.6% |
| Construction | 11 | 17.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 17.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 9.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.8% |
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 56571 vs 56551 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56551 | Henning, MN | 2,237 | 9.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56571, 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 (1,800 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 56571 in?
ZIP code 56571 (Ottertail) 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 56571?
ZIP code 56571 in Ottertail, MN has a population of 1,800 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56571?
The median household income in ZIP 56571 is $85,865, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56571?
The median home value in ZIP 56571 is $363,100, which is 31% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56571?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56571 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56571?
ZIP code 56571 has 63 business establishments employing approximately 605 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56571?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56571 are: Retail trade (13), Construction (11), Accommodation and food services (11). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56571?
In ZIP code 56571, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.0% 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 56571?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56571 is 26.9 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 56571?
In ZIP code 56571, approximately 87.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56571?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56571 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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