Pelican Rapids, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56572
Otter Tail County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,454
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $79,475
- Median income Near-median income area
- $298,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pelican Rapids pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56572 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 56572 (Pelican Rapids, MN) fell -1.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 273.4 in 2023 to 268.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 56572 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pelican Rapids, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, home to 5,454 residents across 422.8 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56572 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,475 (3% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,553. The poverty rate is 9.1%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $298,800 (17% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 82.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $617.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.2, 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 56572 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 56572
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pelican Rapids, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56572.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
11 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 56572, Pelican Rapids, 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
5,454
Population
422.8
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56572?
51.2
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
11.8%
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?
$79,475
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$41,553
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56572 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Pelican Rapids, 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)
$79,475 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
4,158housing units
4,158
Total Housing Units
2,305
Occupied Units
1,853
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$298,800
Median Home Value
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$617
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-1.8%
YoY Change (2024)
268
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+168%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 56572 have decreased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 199 |
| 2021 | +4.2% | 207 |
| 2022 | +21.6% | 252 |
| 2023 | +8.4% | 273 |
| 2024 | -1.8% | 268 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 149 business establishments in ZIP 56572, employing approximately 1,429 people with a combined annual payroll of $75,395,000.
149
Businesses
1,429
Employees
$75.4M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 26 | 17.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 14.8% |
| Construction | 20 | 13.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 7.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 7.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 3.4% |
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 56572 vs 56534 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56534 | Erhard, MN | 1,164 | 10.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56572, 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 (5,454 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 56572 in?
ZIP code 56572 (Pelican Rapids) 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 56572?
ZIP code 56572 in Pelican Rapids, MN has a population of 5,454 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56572?
The median household income in ZIP 56572 is $79,475, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56572?
The median home value in ZIP 56572 is $298,800, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56572?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56572 is White at 75.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56572?
ZIP code 56572 has 149 business establishments employing approximately 1,429 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56572?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56572 are: Retail trade (26), Other services (except public administration) (22), Construction (20). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56572?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56572 decreased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56572?
In ZIP code 56572, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.5% 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 56572?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56572 is 27.1 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 56572?
In ZIP code 56572, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56572?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56572 is 9.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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