56528 ZIP Code — Dent, MN

Otter Tail County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56528 is located in Dent, Minnesota, within Otter Tail County. It covers approximately 61.75 square miles and serves a population of 1,721 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56528

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $302,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,000. 47% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 56528 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,721

population

61.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56528 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56528

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56528. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dent	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56576 Richville (5.1 mi) 56587 Vergas (8.7 mi) 56534 Erhard (11.1 mi) 56573 Perham (13.2 mi) 56571 Ottertail (13.4 mi) 56586 Underwood (13.5 mi) 56572 Pelican Rapids (15.6 mi) 56515 Battle Lake (16.8 mi) 56544 Frazee (17.2 mi) 56567 New York Mills (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,721
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	61.75 sq mi
Water area	19.89 sq mi
Latitude	46.5207
Longitude	-95.7876
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	41.6%	43.1%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	19.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.3%	4.0%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,721

Population

People per sq mi

53.5

Median age

$75,000

Median household income

$40,243

Per capita income

$302,500

Median home value

$1,025

Median monthly rent

85.9%

Home ownership

11.0%

Poverty rate

7.3%

Unemployment

1,732

Housing units

26.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

103

60–64

168

65–74

152

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	305	17.7%
18 and over	1,416	82.3%
65 and over	477	27.7%
Median age	53.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Other race 0.2%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,669	95.3%
Two or more races	40	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	30	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.3%
Other race	4	0.2%
Asian	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.6%	43.1%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	19.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.3%	4.0%	8.5%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 5.5%

$15k–$25k 3.8%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k+ 8.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	5.5%
$15k–$25k	3.8%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	19.5%
$100k–$150k	15.7%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
$200k+	8.1%
Median income	$75,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%

$50k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k–$300k 20.3%

$300k–$500k 39.3%

$500k–$1M 10.2%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$302,500
Median rent / month	$1,025
Owner occupied	85.9%
Renter occupied	14.1%
Vacant	59.7%
Single-family detached	86.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	11.1%
2000–2009	21.2%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	9.0%
1970–1979	15.8%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	10.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	43.8%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	18.8%
2 vehicles	42.7%
3 or more	36.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.5%
Electricity	24.5%
Propane / LP gas	48.8%
Fuel oil	4.9%
Wood	9.3%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	467	63.1%
Cohabiting couple	49	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	117	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	107	14.5%
Households with children under 18	145	19.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	293	39.6%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.8%	16.0%
Married	62.9%	68.0%
Separated	0.6%	0.1%
Widowed	3.4%	9.9%
Divorced	9.3%	6.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 32.5%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 15.5%

Bachelor's degree 18.3%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.8%
Bachelor's or higher	26.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	6.4%
Kindergarten	8	3.0%
Elementary school	138	52.3%
High school	78	29.5%
College / grad school	23	8.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Manufacturing 18.5%

Construction 12.6%

Retail trade 11.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Professional & management 4.9%

Other services 4.2%

Information 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Public administration 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.0%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	19.1%
Production & transportation	15.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.3%
Government	8.3%
Self-employed	9.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.5%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.3%
Work from home	11.0%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.4

Poverty

All people 11.0%

Under 18 years 23.0%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 54.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.5%
Retirement income	32.3%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.2%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	20.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	24.2%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	11.5%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	71.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.8%
Teeth loss	9.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	157	11.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.6%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	7.5%
65 and over	23.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.8%
Public insurance	47.1%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,649	95.8%
Spanish	5	0.3%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,707	99.2%
Born in same state	1,705	99.1%
Born in different state	1,201	69.8%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	14	0.8%
Not a US citizen	12	85.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	373	21.7%
Italian	166	9.6%
French	131	7.6%
Arab	36	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	20	1.2%
German	19	1.1%
Dutch	10	0.6%
Irish	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56528

What city is ZIP code 56528 in?

ZIP code 56528 is primarily assigned to Dent, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56528 in?

ZIP code 56528 falls within Otter Tail County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56528 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 56528 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 56528 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 56528 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 56528 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 56528 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56528 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 56528 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 56528 in?

ZIP code 56528 observes the CST timezone.