56527 ZIP Code — Deer Creek, MN

Otter Tail County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56527 is located in Deer Creek, Minnesota, within Otter Tail County. It covers approximately 54.76 square miles and serves a population of 895 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56527

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 $192,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,558. 35% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56527 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

895
population
54.76
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56527 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56527

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City Status
Deer Creek Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56551 Henning (7.4 mi) 56518 Bluffton (8.3 mi) 56482 Wadena (10.3 mi) 56571 Ottertail (11.2 mi) 56453 Hewitt (12 mi) 56567 New York Mills (13.4 mi) 56588 Vining (14.2 mi) 56361 Parkers Prairie (15 mi) 56437 Bertha (16.5 mi) 56524 Clitherall (18.2 mi) 56434 Aldrich (18.3 mi) 56481 Verndale (18.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 895
Population density 16 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 111
Geography
Land area 54.76 sq mi
Water area 0.26 sq mi
Latitude 46.3764
Longitude -95.3134
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 51.7% 43.1% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 28.4% 33.2% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 16.7% 19.7% 26.5%
Over $200k 3.2% 4.0% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

895
Population
16
People per sq mi
40.1
Median age
$58,558
Median household income
$30,263
Per capita income
$192,800
Median home value
$942
Median monthly rent
87.5%
Home ownership
10.1%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
358
Housing units
12.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
34
Under 5
32
25
5–9
24
33
10–14
32
40
15–19
38
25
20–24
24
46
25–34
45
57
35–44
54
57
45–54
54
33
55–59
32
29
60–64
28
48
65–74
46
22
75–84
22
8
85+
7
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1822224.8%
18 and over67375.2%
65 and over15317.1%
Median age40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Other race 0.8%
Two or more races 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
GroupCount%
White88498%
Hispanic or Latino70.8%
Other race70.8%
Two or more races30.3%
Asian10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 51.7% 43.1% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 28.4% 33.2% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 16.7% 19.7% 26.5%
Over $200k 3.2% 4.0% 8.5%
Under $10k 0.9%
$10k–$15k 2.7%
$15k–$25k 10.7%
$25k–$35k 11.9%
$35k–$50k 16.7%
$50k–$75k 18.2%
$75k–$100k 9.9%
$100k–$150k 19.1%
$150k–$200k 4.5%
$200k+ 5.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.9%
$10k–$15k2.7%
$15k–$25k10.7%
$25k–$35k11.9%
$35k–$50k16.7%
$50k–$75k18.2%
$75k–$100k9.9%
$100k–$150k19.1%
$150k–$200k4.5%
$200k+5.4%
Median income$58,558

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.5%
$50k–$100k 14.0%
$100k–$150k 17.4%
$150k–$200k 15.7%
$200k–$300k 21.8%
$300k–$500k 22.5%
$500k–$1M 3.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$192,800
Median rent / month$942
Owner occupied87.5%
Renter occupied12.5%
Vacant16.3%
Single-family detached87.8%
Large apartment buildings2.3%
Mobile homes5.8%
Median rooms6.3
Avg household size (owned)2.63

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.8%
2000–200917.5%
1990–19993.5%
1980–198910.5%
1970–197917.8%
1960–19698.0%
1950–19594.0%
1940–19499.3%
1939 or earlier23.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.3%
1 bedroom5.0%
2 bedrooms21.0%
3 bedrooms45.0%
4 bedrooms18.5%
5+ bedrooms6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.2%
1 vehicle19.7%
2 vehicles32.2%
3 or more43.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas11.9%
Electricity15.5%
Propane / LP gas44.5%
Fuel oil12.2%
Wood14.3%
No fuel used0.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family20059.7%
Cohabiting couple288.4%
Male householder, no spouse5215.5%
Female householder, no spouse5516.4%
Households with children under 1811634.6%
Households with seniors (65+)10832.2%
Average household size2.67

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married23.4%21.4%
Married60.3%55.8%
Separated0.6%1.9%
Widowed2.8%7.2%
Divorced13.0%13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%
Some HS, no diploma 5.1%
HS graduate 38.8%
Some college, no degree 22.3%
Associate's degree 19.2%
Bachelor's degree 8.5%
Graduate / professional 3.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.7%
Bachelor's or higher12.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool116.2%
Kindergarten95.1%
Elementary school9151.4%
High school3922.0%
College / grad school2715.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.9%
Retail trade 13.5%
Manufacturing 12.8%
Construction 11.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%
Wholesale trade 6.7%
Transportation & utilities 5.8%
Agriculture & mining 4.9%
Public administration 4.3%
Professional & management 2.9%
Other services 2.2%
Information 1.6%
Finance & real estate 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts33.9%
Service14.8%
Sales & office15.1%
Natural resources & construction16.9%
Production & transportation19.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.7%
Government11.0%
Self-employed8.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.0%
Carpool10.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.0%
Work from home6.8%
Other means0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)31.6

Poverty

All people 10.1%
Under 18 years 8.1%
18 and over 10.7%
Married-couple families 2.5%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.2%
Retirement income23.3%
Supplemental Security3.3%
Cash public assistance3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP5.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.8%
High blood pressure34.1%
High cholesterol36.8%
Diabetes10.5%
Heart disease7.8%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma9.0%
Arthritis27.0%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease7.2%
Cancer7.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.9%
Binge drinking19.9%
No physical activity22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep25.9%
Depression22.9%
Fair or poor health14.7%
Poor mental health13.3%
Poor physical health11.0%
No health insurance11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.7%
Visited dentist64.9%
Cholesterol screening89.2%
Teeth loss13.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans578.5%
Disability%
Any disability11.3%
Under 183.2%
18–64 years9.8%
65 and over28.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance64.5%
Public insurance48.8%
No insurance5.0%
Uninsured under 196.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only82992.6%
Spanish141.7%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander141.7%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)87998.2%
Born in same state87697.9%
Born in different state71079.3%
Foreign born30.3%
Naturalized citizen161.8%
Not a US citizen1381.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish11312.6%
Italian849.4%
French444.9%
Arab283.1%
AncestryCount%
German50.6%
Irish50.6%
Dutch50.6%
English20.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.4%
Internet access88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56527

What city is ZIP code 56527 in?

ZIP code 56527 is primarily assigned to Deer Creek, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56527 in?

ZIP code 56527 falls within Otter Tail County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56527 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 56527 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56527?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 56527 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 56527 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56527?

The median home value in ZIP code 56527 is $192,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 56527 in?

ZIP code 56527 observes the CST timezone.

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