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Otter Tail County
Elizabeth, MN
56533
56533 ZIP Code — Elizabeth, MN
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56533 is located in
Elizabeth ,
Minnesota ,
within Otter Tail County .
It covers approximately 13.90 square miles and serves a population of
282 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 320 .
About ZIP code 56533
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 $160,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $62,981. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 56533 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
282
Population density
20 / sq mi
State FIPS
27
County FIPS
111
Geography
Land area
13.90 sq mi
Water area
0.75 sq mi
Latitude
46.4130
Longitude
-96.1374
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
320
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
25.9%
43.1%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
44.8%
33.2%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
26.7%
19.7%
26.5%
Over $200k
2.6%
4.0%
8.5%
Demographics & statistics
$62,981
Median household income
$160,000
Median home value
$1,125
Median monthly rent
10.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 63 22.3% 18 and over 219 77.7% 65 and over 39 13.8% Median age 45.0 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Black or African American
0.3%
Group Count % White 269 92.8% Hispanic or Latino 8 2.8% Other race 8 2.8% American Indian / Alaska Native 3 1% Black or African American 1 0.3% Asian 1 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
25.9%
43.1%
33.6%
$50k – $100k
44.8%
33.2%
31.5%
$100k – $200k
26.7%
19.7%
26.5%
Over $200k
2.6%
4.0%
8.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.8% $10k–$15k 1.9% $15k–$25k 2.9% $25k–$35k 1.0% $35k–$50k 13.3% $50k–$75k 43.8% $75k–$100k 12.4% $100k–$150k 5.7% $150k–$200k 13.3% $200k+ 1.0% Median income $62,981
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $160,000 Median rent / month $1,125 Owner occupied 91.4% Renter occupied 8.6% Vacant 14.6% Single-family detached 81.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 15.4% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.67
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.4% 2000–2009 15.4% 1990–1999 13.0% 1980–1989 14.6% 1970–1979 3.3% 1960–1969 3.3% 1950–1959 7.3% 1940–1949 5.7% 1939 or earlier 35.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 8.1% 2 bedrooms 32.5% 3 bedrooms 42.3% 4 bedrooms 15.4% 5+ bedrooms 1.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.8% 1 vehicle 16.2% 2 vehicles 38.1% 3 or more 41.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 8.6% Electricity 16.2% Propane / LP gas 58.1% Fuel oil 13.3% Wood 3.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 57 54.3% Cohabiting couple 5 4.8% Male householder, no spouse 25 23.8% Female householder, no spouse 18 17.1% Households with children under 18 27 25.7% Households with seniors (65+) 22 21.0% Average household size 2.61
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.8% 27.1% Married 51.3% 62.6% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 1.7% 3.7% Divorced 14.3% 6.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
27.6%
Graduate / professional
2.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.9% Bachelor's or higher 10.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 5 8.5% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 25 42.4% High school 23 39.0% College / grad school 6 10.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.8%
Professional & management
7.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Finance & real estate
3.5%
Public administration
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 22.2% Service 11.1% Sales & office 28.5% Natural resources & construction 19.4% Production & transportation 18.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.2% Government 12.5% Self-employed 6.9% Unpaid family workers 1.4%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 88.0% Carpool 9.2% Public transit 0.7% Walk 0.0% Work from home 1.4% Other means 0.7% Avg commute (minutes) 21.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 28.6% Retirement income 27.6% Supplemental Security 3.8% Cash public assistance 2.9% Food stamps / SNAP 6.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.5% High blood pressure 28.2% High cholesterol 31.8% Diabetes 7.8% Heart disease 5.2% Stroke 2.4% Asthma 8.4% Arthritis 21.8% Kidney disease 2.4% Pulmonary disease 4.7% Cancer 6.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.1% Binge drinking 23.0% No physical activity 17.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 25.7% Depression 21.8% Fair or poor health 10.1% Poor mental health 12.4% Poor physical health 8.4% No health insurance 9.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.6% Visited dentist 71.7% Cholesterol screening 90.9% Teeth loss 8.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 13 5.9%
Disability % Any disability 18.4% Under 18 12.7% 18–64 years 16.1% 65 and over 38.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 58.2% Public insurance 54.3% No insurance 6.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 257 91.1% Spanish 1 0.4% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 266 94.3% Born in same state 266 94.3% Born in different state 193 68.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 16 5.7% Not a US citizen 10 62.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 80 28.4% French 8 2.8% Italian 7 2.5%
Ancestry Count % Arab 6 2.1% German 2 0.7% English 2 0.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.2% Internet access 99.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56533
What city is ZIP code 56533 in?
ZIP code 56533 is primarily assigned to Elizabeth, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56533 in?
ZIP code 56533 falls within Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
Is ZIP code 56533 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 56533 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 56533?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56533?
The median home value in ZIP code 56533 is $160,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 56533?
ZIP code 56533 has an estimated population of 282 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 56533 in?
ZIP code 56533 observes the CST timezone.
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