Otter Tail County, MN ZIP Codes
Minnesota (MN) · 20 ZIP codes · 19 cities
20
ZIP codes
60,046
population (2021)
+4.8%
pop change since 2010
27111
FIPS code
Otter Tail County ZIP code map
About Otter Tail County
Otter Tail County is located in Minnesota and contains 20 ZIP codes across 19 cities and communities.
The county's population was 60,046 as of 2021,
an increase of
4.8% from 57,303 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Otter Tail County is 27111.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 60,046 |
| 2010 population | 57,303 |
| Change | +4.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| FIPS code | 27111 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Otter Tail County
Battle Lake
Bluffton
Clitherall
Dalton
Deer Creek
Dent
Elizabeth
Erhard
Fergus Falls
Henning
New York Mills
Ottertail
Parkers Prairie
Pelican Rapids
Perham
Richville
Underwood
Vergas
Vining
ZIP codes for Otter Tail County, MN (20)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56324 | Dalton | Otter Tail | View map |
| 56361 | Parkers Prairie | Otter Tail | View map |
| 56515 | Battle Lake | Otter Tail | View map |
| 56518 | Bluffton | Otter Tail | View map |
| 56524 | Clitherall | Otter Tail | View map |
| 56527 | Deer Creek | Otter Tail | View map |
| 56528 | Dent | Otter Tail | View map |
| 56533 | Elizabeth | Otter Tail | View map |
| 56534 | Erhard | Otter Tail | View map |
| 56537 | Fergus Falls | Otter Tail | View map |
| 56538 | Fergus Falls | Otter Tail | View map |
| 56551 | Henning | Otter Tail | View map |
| 56567 | New York Mills | Otter Tail | View map |
| 56571 | Ottertail | Otter Tail | View map |
| 56572 | Pelican Rapids | Otter Tail | View map |
| 56573 | Perham | Otter Tail | View map |
| 56576 | Richville | Otter Tail | View map |
| 56586 | Underwood | Otter Tail | View map |
| 56587 | Vergas | Otter Tail | View map |
| 56588 | Vining | Otter Tail | View map |
Demographics & statistics
55,670
Population
46.1
Median age
$66,679
Median household income
$37,194
Per capita income
$245,074
Median home value
$852
Median monthly rent
86.3%
Home ownership
8.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
29,413
Housing units
22.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,630
Under 5
1,468
1,900
5–9
1,712
1,687
10–14
1,519
1,607
15–19
1,448
1,449
20–24
1,305
2,827
25–34
2,547
3,219
35–44
2,901
3,001
45–54
2,703
2,214
55–59
1,994
2,481
60–64
2,235
4,128
65–74
3,720
2,197
75–84
1,980
946
85+
852
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,845 | 20.7% |
| 18 and over | 43,825 | 79.3% |
| 65 and over | 13,823 | 25.9% |
| Median age | 46.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.9%
Two or more races
3.8%
Hispanic or Latino
3.5%
Other race
2%
Black or African American
1.1%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51,272 | 88.9% |
| Two or more races | 2,182 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,019 | 3.5% |
| Other race | 1,137 | 2% |
| Black or African American | 632 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 282 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 135 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
7.3%
$25k–$35k
7.1%
$35k–$50k
13.5%
$50k–$75k
19.1%
$75k–$100k
14.7%
$100k–$150k
17.5%
$150k–$200k
7.4%
$200k+
6.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.4% |
| $200k+ | 6.3% |
| Median income | $66,679 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.8%
$50k–$100k
11.0%
$100k–$150k
11.6%
$150k–$200k
13.1%
$200k–$300k
21.6%
$300k–$500k
23.5%
$500k–$1M
12.2%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $245,074 |
| Median rent / month | $852 |
| Owner occupied | 86.3% |
| Renter occupied | 13.7% |
| Vacant | 34.7% |
| Single-family detached | 84.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.4% |
| Mobile homes | 9.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 18.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.1% |
| 3 or more | 34.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 18.5% |
| Electricity | 23.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 42.1% |
| Fuel oil | 6.5% |
| Wood | 7.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 12,562 | 59.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,377 | 5.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,211 | 18.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,146 | 16.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,620 | 24.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 9,202 | 40.8% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.6% | 18.1% |
| Married | 59.8% | 62.8% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 9.3% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 9.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
30.0%
Some college, no degree
23.2%
Associate's degree
16.8%
Bachelor's degree
15.5%
Graduate / professional
7.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 897 | 8.1% |
| Kindergarten | 731 | 5.2% |
| Elementary school | 5,215 | 48.7% |
| High school | 2,470 | 25.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,554 | 12.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.5%
Manufacturing
13.6%
Retail trade
11.1%
Construction
9.9%
Professional & management
6.6%
Agriculture & mining
5.8%
Other services
5.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.0%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Public administration
3.1%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Information
2.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.3% |
| Service | 13.9% |
| Sales & office | 19.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.4% |
| Production & transportation | 17.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.3% |
| Government | 12.4% |
| Self-employed | 10.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.9% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 2.7% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.5 |
Poverty
All people
8.3%
Under 18 years
9.1%
18 and over
8.0%
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
20.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.2% |
| Retirement income | 29.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.1% |
| High cholesterol | 35.8% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 27.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 8.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.0% |
| No physical activity | 21.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 25.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.2% |
| Poor mental health | 12.3% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 10.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.9% |
| Visited dentist | 68.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.1% |
| Teeth loss | 11.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,807 | 9.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.1% |
| 18–64 years | 10.3% |
| 65 and over | 26.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.9% |
| Public insurance | 46.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 52,572 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 910 | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 552 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 125 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 59 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 54,190 | 97.9% |
| Born in same state | 53,835 | 97.4% |
| Born in different state | 39,460 | 73.9% |
| Foreign born | 355 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,480 | 2.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 979 | 64.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 14,589 | 26.2% |
| Italian | 4,469 | 8% |
| French | 2,746 | 4.9% |
| Arab | 1,807 | 3.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 866 | 1.6% |
| Dutch | 679 | 1.2% |
| German | 263 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 46 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.8% |
| Internet access | 91.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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