Becker County, MN ZIP Codes
Minnesota (MN) · 14 ZIP codes · 13 cities
14
ZIP codes
35,219
population (2021)
+8.4%
pop change since 2010
27005
FIPS code
Becker County ZIP code map
About Becker County
Becker County is located in Minnesota and contains 14 ZIP codes across 13 cities and communities.
The county's population was 35,219 as of 2021,
an increase of
8.4% from 32,504 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Becker County is 27005.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 35,219 |
| 2010 population | 32,504 |
| Change | +8.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| FIPS code | 27005 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Becker County
Audubon
Callaway
Detroit Lakes
Frazee
Lake Park
Ogema
Osage
Ponsford
Richwood
Rochert
Waubun
White Earth
Wolf Lake
ZIP codes for Becker County, MN (14)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56501 | Detroit Lakes | Becker | View map |
| 56502 | Detroit Lakes | Becker | View map |
| 56511 | Audubon | Becker | View map |
| 56521 | Callaway | Becker | View map |
| 56544 | Frazee | Becker | View map |
| 56554 | Lake Park | Becker | View map |
| 56569 | Ogema | Becker | View map |
| 56570 | Osage | Becker | View map |
| 56575 | Ponsford | Becker | View map |
| 56577 | Richwood | Becker | View map |
| 56578 | Rochert | Becker | View map |
| 56589 | Waubun | Becker | View map |
| 56591 | White Earth | Becker | View map |
| 56593 | Wolf Lake | Becker | View map |
Demographics & statistics
34,815
Population
43.6
Median age
$69,954
Median household income
$39,342
Per capita income
$230,480
Median home value
$687
Median monthly rent
85.8%
Home ownership
11.0%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
17,178
Housing units
24.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
990
Under 5
948
1,231
5–9
1,178
1,088
10–14
1,041
1,158
15–19
1,109
918
20–24
879
1,815
25–34
1,738
1,992
35–44
1,908
1,944
45–54
1,862
1,228
55–59
1,175
1,469
60–64
1,407
2,361
65–74
2,261
1,159
75–84
1,110
432
85+
414
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,998 | 23.2% |
| 18 and over | 26,817 | 76.8% |
| 65 and over | 7,737 | 23.0% |
| Median age | 43.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.5%
Two or more races
6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
5.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
Black or African American
0.8%
Asian
0.7%
Other race
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,896 | 84.5% |
| Two or more races | 2,296 | 6.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,860 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 560 | 1.6% |
| Black or African American | 276 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 244 | 0.7% |
| Other race | 239 | 0.7% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
7.6%
$25k–$35k
7.7%
$35k–$50k
12.8%
$50k–$75k
18.9%
$75k–$100k
13.4%
$100k–$150k
18.8%
$150k–$200k
7.5%
$200k+
5.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.5% |
| $200k+ | 5.4% |
| Median income | $69,954 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.5%
$50k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
10.7%
$150k–$200k
12.7%
$200k–$300k
20.2%
$300k–$500k
22.5%
$500k–$1M
12.0%
$1M+
1.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $230,480 |
| Median rent / month | $687 |
| Owner occupied | 85.8% |
| Renter occupied | 14.2% |
| Vacant | 36.2% |
| Single-family detached | 82.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.2% |
| Mobile homes | 11.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.7% |
| 3 or more | 35.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 14.0% |
| Electricity | 25.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 39.9% |
| Fuel oil | 5.5% |
| Wood | 12.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,555 | 54.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,011 | 7.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,627 | 19.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,910 | 18.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,889 | 27.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,234 | 38.9% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.3% | 23.0% |
| Married | 55.3% | 57.4% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 9.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
31.9%
Some college, no degree
23.0%
Associate's degree
13.8%
Bachelor's degree
15.8%
Graduate / professional
8.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 579 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 599 | 7.2% |
| Elementary school | 3,481 | 47.5% |
| High school | 1,996 | 26.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,116 | 13.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.1%
Manufacturing
10.7%
Construction
9.9%
Retail trade
9.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.4%
Public administration
7.0%
Professional & management
7.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.0%
Agriculture & mining
5.6%
Other services
4.8%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.5% |
| Service | 16.2% |
| Sales & office | 18.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.7% |
| Production & transportation | 13.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.3% |
| Government | 20.8% |
| Self-employed | 10.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.5% |
| Carpool | 8.8% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 2.9% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.3 |
Poverty
All people
11.0%
Under 18 years
14.9%
18 and over
9.8%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
24.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.1% |
| Retirement income | 27.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.7% |
| High cholesterol | 33.8% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 26.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.6% |
| No physical activity | 23.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 11.8% |
| No health insurance | 11.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.5% |
| Visited dentist | 63.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 14.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,549 | 10.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 5.4% |
| 18–64 years | 14.1% |
| 65 and over | 31.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.4% |
| Public insurance | 47.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,877 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 180 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 86 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 57 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 25 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 34,364 | 99.0% |
| Born in same state | 34,162 | 98.6% |
| Born in different state | 23,722 | 71.5% |
| Foreign born | 202 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 451 | 1.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 268 | 58.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 8,320 | 23.9% |
| Italian | 2,381 | 6.8% |
| French | 1,620 | 4.7% |
| Arab | 1,039 | 3% |
| English | 576 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 411 | 1.2% |
| Dutch | 327 | 0.9% |
| Irish | 26 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 10 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.5% |
| Internet access | 91.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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