56551 ZIP Code — Henning, MN

Otter Tail County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56551 is located in Henning, Minnesota, within Otter Tail County. It covers approximately 105.24 square miles and serves a population of 2,191 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56551

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 $199,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,000. 54% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56551 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,191

population

105.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56551 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56551

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56551. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Henning	Acceptable
Henning	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56588 Vining (7.1 mi) 56527 Deer Creek (7.4 mi) 56361 Parkers Prairie (10.3 mi) 56571 Ottertail (10.4 mi) 56524 Clitherall (10.9 mi) 56515 Battle Lake (13.3 mi) 56518 Bluffton (15.5 mi) 56453 Hewitt (16.8 mi) 56576 Richville (17.6 mi) 56482 Wadena (17.7 mi) 56354 Miltona (18 mi) 56567 New York Mills (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,191
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	105.24 sq mi
Water area	7.94 sq mi
Latitude	46.3047
Longitude	-95.4284
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	44.3%	43.1%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	19.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.7%	4.0%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,191

Population

People per sq mi

51.6

Median age

$60,000

Median household income

$34,681

Per capita income

$199,600

Median home value

$696

Median monthly rent

78.4%

Home ownership

12.7%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

1,161

Housing units

24.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

107

35–44

108

45–54

55–59

60–64

213

65–74

195

123

75–84

112

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	401	18.3%
18 and over	1,790	81.7%
65 and over	741	33.8%
Median age	51.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.7%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Two or more races 3%

Other race 2.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,048	89.7%
Hispanic or Latino	93	4.1%
Two or more races	69	3%
Other race	53	2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	0.7%
Asian	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.3%	43.1%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	19.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.7%	4.0%	8.5%

Under $10k 6.8%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	18.7%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$60,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k–$300k 20.1%

$300k–$500k 22.3%

$500k–$1M 6.8%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$199,600
Median rent / month	$696
Owner occupied	78.4%
Renter occupied	21.6%
Vacant	30.2%
Single-family detached	82.4%
Large apartment buildings	2.5%
Mobile homes	8.2%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	13.8%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	22.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	29.0%
3 bedrooms	40.7%
4 bedrooms	17.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	25.2%
2 vehicles	36.1%
3 or more	35.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.5%
Electricity	23.1%
Propane / LP gas	32.3%
Fuel oil	2.7%
Wood	5.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	470	49.3%
Cohabiting couple	85	8.9%
Male householder, no spouse	197	20.6%
Female householder, no spouse	202	21.2%
Households with children under 18	187	19.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	504	52.8%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.0%	21.4%
Married	48.2%	53.1%
Separated	1.8%	0.3%
Widowed	3.4%	14.9%
Divorced	13.6%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 28.9%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 14.8%

Bachelor's degree 14.8%

Graduate / professional 9.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	24.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	7.0%
Kindergarten	19	4.6%
Elementary school	149	36.1%
High school	154	37.3%
College / grad school	62	15.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.5%

Retail trade 11.2%

Construction 9.3%

Other services 7.6%

Agriculture & mining 7.3%

Professional & management 7.1%

Manufacturing 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Wholesale trade 4.4%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Public administration 3.5%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.4%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	17.9%
Production & transportation	16.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.2%
Government	12.7%
Self-employed	14.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.5%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 12.7%

Under 18 years 9.3%

18 and over 13.5%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 16.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.7%
Retirement income	36.1%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.0%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	9.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.1%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	65.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	179	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	32.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.1%
Public insurance	54.2%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,092	95.5%
Spanish	53	2.5%
Other Indo-European	53	2.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,127	97.1%
Born in same state	2,118	96.7%
Born in different state	1,630	74.4%
Foreign born	9	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	64	2.9%
Not a US citizen	11	17.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	572	26.1%
Italian	226	10.3%
French	156	7.1%
Arab	86	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	36	1.6%
English	27	1.2%
German	4	0.2%
Irish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56551

What city is ZIP code 56551 in?

ZIP code 56551 is primarily assigned to Henning, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56551 in?

ZIP code 56551 falls within Otter Tail County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56551 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 56551 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 56551 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 56551 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 56551 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 56551 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 56551?

ZIP code 56551 has an estimated population of 2,191 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56551 in?

ZIP code 56551 observes the CST timezone.