56534 ZIP Code — Erhard, MN

Otter Tail County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56534 is located in Erhard, Minnesota, within Otter Tail County. It covers approximately 64.66 square miles and serves a population of 1,284 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56534

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 $212,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,111. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 40% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56534 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,284
population
64.66
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56534 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56534

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City Status
Erhard Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56572 Pelican Rapids (9.9 mi) 56528 Dent (11.1 mi) 56586 Underwood (13.2 mi) 56579 Rothsay (13.2 mi) 56587 Vergas (14 mi) 56537 Fergus Falls (14.4 mi) 56576 Richville (14.4 mi) 56515 Battle Lake (19.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,284
Population density 20 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 111
Geography
Land area 64.66 sq mi
Water area 5.25 sq mi
Latitude 46.4707
Longitude -96.0090
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 320
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 35.9% 43.1% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 32.1% 33.2% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 25.1% 19.7% 26.5%
Over $200k 6.8% 4.0% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,284
Population
20
People per sq mi
52.6
Median age
$81,111
Median household income
$43,600
Per capita income
$212,200
Median home value
$870
Median monthly rent
93.4%
Home ownership
6.6%
Poverty rate
1.7%
Unemployment
687
Housing units
18.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
24
Under 5
21
59
5–9
50
51
10–14
44
26
15–19
22
11
20–24
9
63
25–34
54
71
35–44
60
70
45–54
59
82
55–59
70
100
60–64
86
95
65–74
82
36
75–84
30
5
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1828522.2%
18 and over99977.8%
65 and over25219.6%
Median age52.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.2%
Two or more races 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Black or African American 0.2%
Other race 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,19892.2%
Two or more races745.7%
Hispanic or Latino151.2%
Asian50.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native30.2%
Black or African American20.2%
Other race20.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 35.9% 43.1% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 32.1% 33.2% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 25.1% 19.7% 26.5%
Over $200k 6.8% 4.0% 8.5%
Under $10k 2.1%
$10k–$15k 7.2%
$15k–$25k 6.2%
$25k–$35k 9.5%
$35k–$50k 8.8%
$50k–$75k 13.2%
$75k–$100k 16.3%
$100k–$150k 18.1%
$150k–$200k 11.5%
$200k+ 7.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.1%
$10k–$15k7.2%
$15k–$25k6.2%
$25k–$35k9.5%
$35k–$50k8.8%
$50k–$75k13.2%
$75k–$100k16.3%
$100k–$150k18.1%
$150k–$200k11.5%
$200k+7.0%
Median income$81,111

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.7%
$50k–$100k 13.3%
$100k–$150k 15.6%
$150k–$200k 11.9%
$200k–$300k 20.8%
$300k–$500k 20.0%
$500k–$1M 11.3%
$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$212,200
Median rent / month$870
Owner occupied93.4%
Renter occupied6.6%
Vacant28.7%
Single-family detached83.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes14.7%
Median rooms6.7
Avg household size (owned)2.43

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.3%
2010–201911.9%
2000–200911.2%
1990–199910.0%
1980–198911.5%
1970–197919.3%
1960–19697.1%
1950–19595.3%
1940–19493.9%
1939 or earlier19.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom9.2%
2 bedrooms25.1%
3 bedrooms36.3%
4 bedrooms23.2%
5+ bedrooms6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.4%
1 vehicle9.5%
2 vehicles39.1%
3 or more45.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.9%
Electricity20.8%
Propane / LP gas53.7%
Fuel oil4.7%
Wood16.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family33966.0%
Cohabiting couple377.2%
Male householder, no spouse8416.3%
Female householder, no spouse5410.5%
Households with children under 1812724.7%
Households with seniors (65+)18135.2%
Average household size2.50

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married24.9%11.2%
Married65.9%72.4%
Separated1.1%0.8%
Widowed1.3%7.8%
Divorced6.8%7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%
Some HS, no diploma 6.8%
HS graduate 32.3%
Some college, no degree 24.1%
Associate's degree 15.4%
Bachelor's degree 11.9%
Graduate / professional 6.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.0%
Bachelor's or higher18.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool3111.9%
Kindergarten197.3%
Elementary school15057.5%
High school4918.8%
College / grad school124.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.0%
Manufacturing 13.3%
Retail trade 11.1%
Construction 10.6%
Professional & management 7.0%
Transportation & utilities 6.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%
Agriculture & mining 5.1%
Finance & real estate 4.3%
Other services 3.3%
Public administration 2.7%
Wholesale trade 2.1%
Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts38.9%
Service9.3%
Sales & office21.5%
Natural resources & construction13.6%
Production & transportation16.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector71.1%
Government15.2%
Self-employed13.1%
Unpaid family workers0.6%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone76.2%
Carpool9.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.8%
Work from home11.4%
Other means1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)30.1

Poverty

All people 6.6%
Under 18 years 1.4%
18 and over 8.0%
Married-couple families 3.5%
Female-led households 4.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security40.1%
Retirement income21.8%
Supplemental Security6.8%
Cash public assistance1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP7.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity31.1%
High blood pressure32.1%
High cholesterol34.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Heart disease6.8%
Stroke3.0%
Asthma8.5%
Arthritis25.5%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease5.8%
Cancer7.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.0%
Binge drinking20.3%
No physical activity19.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep25.0%
Depression21.8%
Fair or poor health11.8%
Poor mental health12.2%
Poor physical health9.4%
No health insurance9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.1%
Visited dentist70.8%
Cholesterol screening91.4%
Teeth loss10.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans555.5%
Disability%
Any disability8.6%
Under 181.4%
18–64 years7.9%
65 and over19.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance75.5%
Public insurance38.6%
No insurance4.9%
Uninsured under 191.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,23996.5%
Spanish20.2%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander20.2%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,26698.6%
Born in same state1,26498.4%
Born in different state1,03480.5%
Foreign born20.2%
Naturalized citizen181.4%
Not a US citizen18100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish43233.6%
French695.4%
Italian483.7%
Arab262%
AncestryCount%
Dutch201.6%
English191.5%
German151.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.0%
Internet access90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56534

What city is ZIP code 56534 in?

ZIP code 56534 is primarily assigned to Erhard, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56534 in?

ZIP code 56534 falls within Otter Tail County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56534 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 56534 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56534 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 56534 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 56534?

ZIP code 56534 has an estimated population of 1,284 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56534?

The median home value in ZIP code 56534 is $212,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 56534 in?

ZIP code 56534 observes the CST timezone.

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