56572 ZIP Code — Pelican Rapids, MN

Otter Tail County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56572 is located in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, within Otter Tail County. It covers approximately 171.36 square miles and serves a population of 5,854 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56572

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 $266,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,609. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56572 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,854

population

171.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56572 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56572

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56572. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pelican Rapids	Acceptable
Pelican Rapids	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56534 Erhard (9.9 mi) 56579 Rothsay (10.8 mi) 56587 Vergas (12 mi) 56528 Dent (15.6 mi) 56514 Barnesville (16.2 mi) 56511 Audubon (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,854
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	171.36 sq mi
Water area	31.86 sq mi
Latitude	46.6016
Longitude	-96.0936
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	36.6%	43.1%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	19.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.4%	4.0%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

5,854

Population

People per sq mi

46.5

Median age

$73,609

Median household income

$37,336

Per capita income

$266,200

Median home value

$360

Median monthly rent

82.8%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

3,786

Housing units

27.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

218

Under 5

203

156

5–9

144

160

10–14

149

192

15–19

178

129

20–24

120

237

25–34

220

398

35–44

369

377

45–54

351

200

55–59

185

239

60–64

221

458

65–74

426

158

75–84

147

114

85+

105

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,287	22.0%
18 and over	4,567	78.0%
65 and over	1,408	24.1%
Median age	46.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.4%

Hispanic or Latino 9%

Other race 6.3%

Two or more races 5%

Black or African American 3.4%

Asian 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,851	75.4%
Hispanic or Latino	582	9%
Other race	406	6.3%
Two or more races	324	5%
Black or African American	218	3.4%
Asian	45	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.6%	43.1%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	19.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.4%	4.0%	8.5%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	17.6%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	6.6%
Median income	$73,609

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k–$300k 23.9%

$300k–$500k 21.5%

$500k–$1M 20.2%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$266,200
Median rent / month	$360
Owner occupied	82.8%
Renter occupied	17.2%
Vacant	45.2%
Single-family detached	81.4%
Large apartment buildings	4.0%
Mobile homes	6.9%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	12.2%
2000–2009	17.5%
1990–1999	14.6%
1980–1989	7.2%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	14.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	22.8%
3 bedrooms	41.3%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	9.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.1%
1 vehicle	17.3%
2 vehicles	42.4%
3 or more	32.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.2%
Electricity	25.7%
Propane / LP gas	32.3%
Fuel oil	2.0%
Wood	4.2%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,463	63.9%
Cohabiting couple	111	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	273	11.9%
Female householder, no spouse	444	19.4%
Households with children under 18	687	30.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	943	41.2%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	15.1%
Married	66.2%	63.9%
Separated	0.2%	0.3%
Widowed	2.9%	10.5%
Divorced	5.8%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 27.6%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 18.2%

Graduate / professional 9.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.9%
Bachelor's or higher	27.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	79	7.4%
Kindergarten	129	12.1%
Elementary school	394	37.0%
High school	351	33.0%
College / grad school	111	10.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.1%

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Construction 11.8%

Professional & management 10.8%

Retail trade 9.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Public administration 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Other services 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	12.2%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	27.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.0%
Government	12.0%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.6%
Carpool	11.0%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	4.8%
Work from home	10.7%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.7

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 26.5%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 61.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.2%
Retirement income	26.3%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.6%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	453	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.8%
Under 18	0.4%
18–64 years	7.1%
65 and over	25.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.2%
Public insurance	39.5%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	6.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,433	92.8%
Spanish	520	9.6%
Other Indo-European	307	5.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	43	0.8%
Other languages	17	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,142	87.8%
Born in same state	5,092	87.0%
Born in different state	3,235	55.3%
Foreign born	50	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	712	12.2%
Not a US citizen	535	75.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	1,774	30.3%
Italian	515	8.8%
French	228	3.9%
Dutch	142	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	115	2%
English	31	0.5%
Irish	16	0.3%
German	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56572

What city is ZIP code 56572 in?

ZIP code 56572 is primarily assigned to Pelican Rapids, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56572 in?

ZIP code 56572 falls within Otter Tail County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56572 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 56572 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56572 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 56572 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 56572 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 56572 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 56572?

ZIP code 56572 has an estimated population of 5,854 residents, with a density of 34 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56572 in?

ZIP code 56572 observes the CST timezone.