56361 ZIP Code — Parkers Prairie, MN

Otter Tail County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56361 is located in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, within Otter Tail County. It covers approximately 158.50 square miles and serves a population of 2,650 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56361

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 $204,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,556. 41% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56361 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,650

population

158.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56361 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56361

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56361. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Parkers Prairie	Acceptable
Parkers Prairie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56588 Vining (6.9 mi) 56354 Miltona (7.8 mi) 56551 Henning (10.3 mi) 56319 Carlos (12.4 mi) 56524 Clitherall (12.7 mi) 56446 Eagle Bend (13.1 mi) 56332 Garfield (13.8 mi) 56527 Deer Creek (15 mi) 56315 Brandon (16.4 mi) 56437 Bertha (16.8 mi) 56453 Hewitt (17.5 mi) 56355 Nelson (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,650
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	158.50 sq mi
Water area	6.50 sq mi
Latitude	46.1616
Longitude	-95.3650
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	38.2%	43.1%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	19.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.2%	4.0%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,650

Population

People per sq mi

41.1

Median age

$69,556

Median household income

$31,142

Per capita income

$204,300

Median home value

$745

Median monthly rent

86.4%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

1,105

Housing units

12.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

181

25–34

169

139

35–44

129

144

45–54

134

55–59

60–64

179

65–74

167

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	633	23.9%
18 and over	2,017	76.1%
65 and over	595	22.5%
Median age	41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.8%

Two or more races 2.2%

Black or African American 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,545	94.8%
Two or more races	59	2.2%
Black or African American	40	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	34	1.3%
Other race	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.2%	43.1%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	19.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.2%	4.0%	8.5%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	22.8%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$69,556

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.5%

$50k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k–$300k 24.6%

$300k–$500k 17.3%

$500k–$1M 9.0%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$204,300
Median rent / month	$745
Owner occupied	86.4%
Renter occupied	13.6%
Vacant	22.1%
Single-family detached	86.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.4%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	12.9%
1990–1999	11.4%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	11.6%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	27.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	7.5%
2 bedrooms	22.8%
3 bedrooms	33.4%
4 bedrooms	29.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	19.2%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	42.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.7%
Electricity	24.5%
Propane / LP gas	46.1%
Fuel oil	10.6%
Wood	5.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	549	57.0%
Cohabiting couple	102	10.6%
Male householder, no spouse	162	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	150	15.6%
Households with children under 18	299	31.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	381	39.6%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.8%	19.0%
Married	53.2%	58.8%
Separated	0.1%	0.0%
Widowed	2.5%	13.7%
Divorced	13.5%	8.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 36.0%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 22.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	12.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	62	10.9%
Kindergarten	34	6.0%
Elementary school	270	47.3%
High school	148	25.9%
College / grad school	57	10.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Manufacturing 20.8%

Retail trade 13.3%

Construction 10.2%

Agriculture & mining 8.9%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Other services 3.7%

Public administration 3.4%

Professional & management 2.5%

Information 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.9%
Service	14.1%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	20.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.3%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	7.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.5%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.8

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 9.4%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 40.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.5%
Retirement income	25.1%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	5.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.8%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.7%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	66.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	176	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	6.9%
65 and over	28.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.7%
Public insurance	40.1%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,485	93.8%
Spanish	6	0.2%
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)	2,631	99.3%
Born in same state	2,630	99.2%
Born in different state	2,316	87.4%
Foreign born	1	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	19	0.7%
Not a US citizen	12	63.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	599	22.6%
Italian	174	6.6%
French	67	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	32	1.2%
Arab	10	0.4%
Dutch	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.3%
Internet access	88.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56361

What city is ZIP code 56361 in?

ZIP code 56361 is primarily assigned to Parkers Prairie, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56361 in?

ZIP code 56361 falls within Otter Tail County, Minnesota.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56361?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 56361 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 56361 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56361 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 56361 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 56361?

ZIP code 56361 has an estimated population of 2,650 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56361 in?

ZIP code 56361 observes the CST timezone.