Perham, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56573
Otter Tail County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,993
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $68,770
- Median income Near-median income area
- $286,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Perham pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56573 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 56573 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Perham, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, home to 5,993 residents across 358.9 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56573 reports a modest median household income of $68,770 (16% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,592. The poverty rate is 12.5%, with unemployment at 6.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $286,500 (12% above the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $862; 72.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 15 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Otter Tail County, so 56573 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 56573
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Perham, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56573.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
44 establishments
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 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 56573, Perham, 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
5,993
Population
358.9
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56573?
36.6
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
6.7%
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?
$68,770
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$37,592
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
15.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56573 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Perham, 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)
$68,770 28th percentile higher than 28% 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
3,773housing units
3,773
Total Housing Units
2,853
Occupied Units
920
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$286,500
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$862
Median Rent
1984
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
-0.5%
YoY Change (2024)
260
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+160%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 56573 have decreased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.9% | 180 |
| 2021 | +7.2% | 193 |
| 2022 | +13.1% | 219 |
| 2023 | +19.2% | 261 |
| 2024 | -0.5% | 260 |
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 248 business establishments in ZIP 56573, employing approximately 4,377 people with a combined annual payroll of $240,024,000.
248
Businesses
4,377
Employees
$240.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 44 | 17.7% |
| Construction | 31 | 12.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 9.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 2.4% |
| Information | 6 | 2.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.2% |
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 56573 vs 56544 →
ZIP 56573 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56573
Perham (56573)
5,993 residents
- 56544
Frazee (56544)
5,294 residents
- 56576 799
Richville (56576)
799 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56573 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 56573 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 56544
Frazee (56544)
$72,885 median income
- 56573
Perham (56573)
$68,770 median income
- 56576
Richville (56576)
$63,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 56573 ranks #2 of 3 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 56573, 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 (5,993 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 56573 in?
ZIP code 56573 (Perham) 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 56573?
ZIP code 56573 in Perham, MN has a population of 5,993 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56573?
The median household income in ZIP 56573 is $68,770, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56573?
The median home value in ZIP 56573 is $286,500, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56573?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56573 is White at 89.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56573?
ZIP code 56573 has 248 business establishments employing approximately 4,377 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56573?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56573 are: Retail trade (44), Construction (31), Health care and social assistance (30). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56573?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56573 decreased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 56573?
In ZIP code 56573, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.3% 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 56573?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56573 is 15.4 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 56573?
In ZIP code 56573, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56573?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56573 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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