56324 ZIP Code — Dalton, MN

Otter Tail County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56324 is located in Dalton, Minnesota, within Otter Tail County. It covers approximately 58.06 square miles and serves a population of 1,072 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56324

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $225,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,667. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56324 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,072
population
58.06
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56324 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56324

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City Status
Dalton Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56309 Ashby (8.3 mi) 56586 Underwood (11.1 mi) 56537 Fergus Falls (11.4 mi) 56515 Battle Lake (11.8 mi) 56531 Elbow Lake (12.1 mi) 56524 Clitherall (13.6 mi) 56590 Wendell (14 mi) 56326 Evansville (16.2 mi) 56315 Brandon (19.5 mi) 56588 Vining (19.5 mi) 56311 Barrett (19.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,072
Population density 18 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 111
Geography
Land area 58.06 sq mi
Water area 10.91 sq mi
Latitude 46.1739
Longitude -95.8946
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 218
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 33.3% 43.1% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 43.1% 33.2% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 20.5% 19.7% 26.5%
Over $200k 3.1% 4.0% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,072
Population
18
People per sq mi
47.7
Median age
$76,667
Median household income
$41,806
Per capita income
$225,000
Median home value
$740
Median monthly rent
91.7%
Home ownership
4.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
601
Housing units
21.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
27
Under 5
22
33
5–9
27
38
10–14
31
30
15–19
25
25
20–24
21
70
25–34
57
59
35–44
48
68
45–54
55
48
55–59
40
73
60–64
59
90
65–74
73
22
75–84
18
7
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1822020.5%
18 and over85279.5%
65 and over21620.1%
Median age47.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.5%
Two or more races 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Black or African American 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,01794.5%
Two or more races494.6%
Hispanic or Latino40.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native30.3%
Black or African American20.2%
Asian10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 33.3% 43.1% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 43.1% 33.2% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 20.5% 19.7% 26.5%
Over $200k 3.1% 4.0% 8.5%
Under $10k 4.4%
$10k–$15k 3.5%
$15k–$25k 4.1%
$25k–$35k 8.1%
$35k–$50k 9.0%
$50k–$75k 20.1%
$75k–$100k 13.3%
$100k–$150k 21.6%
$150k–$200k 9.4%
$200k+ 6.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.4%
$10k–$15k3.5%
$15k–$25k4.1%
$25k–$35k8.1%
$35k–$50k9.0%
$50k–$75k20.1%
$75k–$100k13.3%
$100k–$150k21.6%
$150k–$200k9.4%
$200k+6.6%
Median income$76,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.6%
$50k–$100k 12.6%
$100k–$150k 15.0%
$150k–$200k 7.1%
$200k–$300k 21.0%
$300k–$500k 19.5%
$500k–$1M 13.8%
$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$225,000
Median rent / month$740
Owner occupied91.7%
Renter occupied8.3%
Vacant28.3%
Single-family detached90.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes6.1%
Median rooms6.7
Avg household size (owned)2.35

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.3%
2010–20194.1%
2000–200917.7%
1990–199910.0%
1980–198911.1%
1970–197913.9%
1960–196914.1%
1950–19594.7%
1940–19494.7%
1939 or earlier19.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.3%
1 bedroom8.0%
2 bedrooms18.9%
3 bedrooms47.1%
4 bedrooms17.5%
5+ bedrooms8.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.3%
1 vehicle20.7%
2 vehicles44.8%
3 or more33.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.6%
Electricity18.1%
Propane / LP gas64.2%
Fuel oil5.7%
Wood7.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family26858.5%
Cohabiting couple153.3%
Male householder, no spouse11625.3%
Female householder, no spouse5912.9%
Households with children under 1810322.5%
Households with seniors (65+)15133.0%
Average household size2.34

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.3%17.1%
Married57.6%65.9%
Separated0.2%0.5%
Widowed3.7%8.5%
Divorced10.1%8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%
Some HS, no diploma 3.7%
HS graduate 26.4%
Some college, no degree 29.0%
Associate's degree 18.7%
Bachelor's degree 15.1%
Graduate / professional 6.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.8%
Bachelor's or higher21.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool156.6%
Kindergarten62.7%
Elementary school12053.1%
High school5122.6%
College / grad school3415.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.8%
Transportation & utilities 11.6%
Construction 10.9%
Retail trade 10.0%
Manufacturing 8.9%
Professional & management 5.3%
Other services 5.3%
Finance & real estate 4.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%
Wholesale trade 4.0%
Information 3.9%
Agriculture & mining 2.8%
Public administration 2.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts33.2%
Service16.1%
Sales & office15.1%
Natural resources & construction12.8%
Production & transportation22.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector82.6%
Government9.1%
Self-employed8.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.2%
Carpool7.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.9%
Work from home11.7%
Other means0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)23.2

Poverty

All people 4.9%
Under 18 years 0.5%
18 and over 6.0%
Married-couple families 3.0%
Female-led households 12.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security39.3%
Retirement income23.6%
Supplemental Security3.1%
Cash public assistance2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP5.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity31.3%
High blood pressure31.5%
High cholesterol34.3%
Diabetes9.1%
Heart disease6.5%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma8.5%
Arthritis25.0%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease5.7%
Cancer7.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.9%
Binge drinking20.5%
No physical activity19.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep25.1%
Depression22.0%
Fair or poor health11.5%
Poor mental health12.4%
Poor physical health9.3%
No health insurance9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.8%
Visited dentist70.9%
Cholesterol screening91.3%
Teeth loss9.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans718.3%
Disability%
Any disability8.8%
Under 187.3%
18–64 years6.3%
65 and over17.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance73.1%
Public insurance38.8%
No insurance6.0%
Uninsured under 192.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,02395.4%
Spanish10.1%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages10.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,07199.9%
Born in same state1,06999.7%
Born in different state90084.0%
Foreign born20.2%
Naturalized citizen10.1%
Not a US citizen1100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish37334.8%
Italian979%
Arab333.1%
English282.6%
AncestryCount%
French181.7%
Dutch121.1%
German40.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.7%
Internet access91.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56324

What city is ZIP code 56324 in?

ZIP code 56324 is primarily assigned to Dalton, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56324 in?

ZIP code 56324 falls within Otter Tail County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56324 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 56324 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56324 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 56324 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 56324?

ZIP code 56324 has an estimated population of 1,072 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56324?

The median home value in ZIP code 56324 is $225,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56324 in?

ZIP code 56324 observes the CST timezone.

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