56571 ZIP Code — Ottertail, MN

Otter Tail County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56571 is located in Ottertail, Minnesota, within Otter Tail County. It covers approximately 46.34 square miles and serves a population of 1,716 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56571

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 $300,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,200. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 50% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 56571 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,716

population

46.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56571 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56571

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56571. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ottertail	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56576 Richville (8.6 mi) 56551 Henning (10.4 mi) 56527 Deer Creek (11.2 mi) 56567 New York Mills (11.4 mi) 56573 Perham (11.9 mi) 56515 Battle Lake (13.4 mi) 56528 Dent (13.4 mi) 56518 Bluffton (14.8 mi) 56588 Vining (15.7 mi) 56524 Clitherall (15.7 mi) 56586 Underwood (15.9 mi) 56482 Wadena (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,716
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	46.34 sq mi
Water area	16.90 sq mi
Latitude	46.4372
Longitude	-95.5323
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	39.5%	43.1%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	19.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	5.9%	4.0%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,716

Population

People per sq mi

59.1

Median age

$85,200

Median household income

$50,802

Per capita income

$300,400

Median home value

$913

Median monthly rent

90.8%

Home ownership

6.2%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

1,450

Housing units

25.6%

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

130

60–64

116

214

65–74

191

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	243	14.2%
18 and over	1,473	85.8%
65 and over	575	33.5%
Median age	59.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Two or more races 1.5%

Other race 1.1%

Asian 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,648	94.3%
Hispanic or Latino	32	1.8%
Two or more races	26	1.5%
Other race	20	1.1%
Asian	18	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.5%	43.1%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	19.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	5.9%	4.0%	8.5%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 10.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	20.3%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	10.6%
Median income	$85,200

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 24.2%

$300k–$500k 28.5%

$500k–$1M 19.3%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$300,400
Median rent / month	$913
Owner occupied	90.8%
Renter occupied	9.2%
Vacant	48.0%
Single-family detached	85.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	12.3%
2000–2009	20.4%
1990–1999	9.3%
1980–1989	14.8%
1970–1979	14.8%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	8.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	24.1%
3 bedrooms	45.8%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	16.8%
2 vehicles	53.9%
3 or more	27.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.4%
Electricity	27.8%
Propane / LP gas	24.7%
Fuel oil	2.8%
Wood	3.0%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	552	69.7%
Cohabiting couple	32	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	119	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	89	11.2%
Households with children under 18	136	17.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	386	48.7%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.6%	8.5%
Married	70.8%	77.8%
Separated	0.5%	0.7%
Widowed	2.2%	6.2%
Divorced	7.0%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 26.2%

Some college, no degree 25.9%

Associate's degree 18.7%

Bachelor's degree 14.7%

Graduate / professional 10.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.5%
Bachelor's or higher	25.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	10.3%
Kindergarten	9	4.6%
Elementary school	81	41.5%
High school	53	27.2%
College / grad school	32	16.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.4%

Retail trade 13.0%

Manufacturing 9.5%

Construction 7.8%

Professional & management 6.8%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Wholesale trade 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Other services 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Public administration 3.5%

Information 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.3%
Service	11.1%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	8.5%
Production & transportation	13.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.7%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	12.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.7%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	16.1%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 6.2%

Under 18 years 2.5%

18 and over 6.9%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.9%
Retirement income	38.6%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.7%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	20.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	24.7%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	69.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	10.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	118	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.3%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	8.1%
65 and over	20.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.2%
Public insurance	48.1%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,625	94.7%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,688	98.4%
Born in same state	1,683	98.1%
Born in different state	1,242	72.4%
Foreign born	5	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	28	1.6%
Not a US citizen	23	82.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	409	23.8%
Italian	150	8.7%
Arab	108	6.3%
French	82	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	21	1.2%
Dutch	15	0.9%
Irish	9	0.5%
German	8	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.2%
Internet access	93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56571

What city is ZIP code 56571 in?

ZIP code 56571 is primarily assigned to Ottertail, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56571 in?

ZIP code 56571 falls within Otter Tail County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56571 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 56571 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 56571 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 56571 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56571 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 56571 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 56571?

ZIP code 56571 has an estimated population of 1,716 residents, with a density of 37 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56571 in?

ZIP code 56571 observes the CST timezone.