Vergas, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56587
Otter Tail County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,404
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $88,000
- Median income Above-median income area
- $367,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Vergas pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56587 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 56587 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vergas, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, home to just 1,404 residents across 147.8 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56587 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,000 (7% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,003. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 2.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $367,600 (44% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 89.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $836.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Otter Tail County, so 56587 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 56587
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vergas, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56587.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 56587, Vergas, 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
1,404
Population
147.8
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56587?
56.9
Median Age
53.2%
Male
46.8%
Female
0.4%
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?
$88,000
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$51,003
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
31.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56587 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Vergas, 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)
$88,000 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
1,104housing units
1,104
Total Housing Units
620
Occupied Units
484
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$367,600
Median Home Value
+44% vs state ZIP avg
$836
Median Rent
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 47 business establishments in ZIP 56587, employing approximately 257 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,384,000.
47
Businesses
257
Employees
$8.4M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 12 | 25.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 17.0% |
| Construction | 7 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 10.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 6.4% |
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 56587 vs 56528 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56528 | Dent, MN | 1,673 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56587, 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 (1,404 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 56587 in?
ZIP code 56587 (Vergas) 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 56587?
ZIP code 56587 in Vergas, MN has a population of 1,404 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56587?
The median household income in ZIP 56587 is $88,000, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56587?
The median home value in ZIP 56587 is $367,600, which is 32% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56587?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56587 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56587?
ZIP code 56587 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 257 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56587?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56587 are: Retail trade (12), Accommodation and food services (8), Construction (7). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56587?
In ZIP code 56587, 52.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.6% 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 56587?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56587 is 31.6 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 56587?
In ZIP code 56587, approximately 89.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56587?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56587 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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