56573 ZIP Code — Perham, MN

Otter Tail County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56573 is located in Perham, Minnesota, within Otter Tail County. It covers approximately 137.55 square miles and serves a population of 6,733 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56573

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 $237,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,912. 40% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56573 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,733

population

137.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56573 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56573

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56573. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Perham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56544 Frazee (8 mi) 56567 New York Mills (8.2 mi) 56571 Ottertail (11.9 mi) 56576 Richville (12.4 mi) 56528 Dent (13.2 mi) 56587 Vergas (14.6 mi) 56518 Bluffton (17.3 mi) 56527 Deer Creek (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,733
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	137.55 sq mi
Water area	21.30 sq mi
Latitude	46.6100
Longitude	-95.5410
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	45.6%	43.1%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	19.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.8%	4.0%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

6,733

Population

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$64,912

Median household income

$37,903

Per capita income

$237,600

Median home value

$789

Median monthly rent

75.9%

Home ownership

10.5%

Poverty rate

12.2%

Unemployment

3,024

Housing units

29.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

239

Under 5

234

275

5–9

270

208

10–14

204

102

15–19

101

276

20–24

272

334

25–34

329

359

35–44

352

334

45–54

328

240

55–59

235

240

60–64

236

398

65–74

390

263

75–84

259

129

85+

126

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,551	23.0%
18 and over	5,182	77.0%
65 and over	1,565	23.2%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.9%

Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

Two or more races 4.6%

Other race 4.2%

Black or African American 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,985	82.9%
Hispanic or Latino	486	6.7%
Two or more races	331	4.6%
Other race	302	4.2%
Black or African American	98	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.1%
Asian	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.6%	43.1%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	19.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	4.8%	4.0%	8.5%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	20.1%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	6.8%
Median income	$64,912

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.3%

$50k–$100k 3.5%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 30.5%

$300k–$500k 19.4%

$500k–$1M 12.1%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$237,600
Median rent / month	$789
Owner occupied	75.9%
Renter occupied	24.1%
Vacant	25.9%
Single-family detached	76.5%
Large apartment buildings	3.8%
Mobile homes	4.8%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	11.4%
2000–2009	16.5%
1990–1999	13.9%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	13.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	38.8%
4 bedrooms	21.2%
5+ bedrooms	7.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	29.6%
2 vehicles	41.6%
3 or more	24.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.0%
Electricity	31.2%
Propane / LP gas	16.4%
Fuel oil	1.3%
Wood	3.0%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,349	49.4%
Cohabiting couple	60	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	614	22.5%
Female householder, no spouse	707	25.9%
Households with children under 18	787	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,054	38.6%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.9%	19.7%
Married	51.6%	51.0%
Separated	4.6%	0.1%
Widowed	5.3%	12.9%
Divorced	11.6%	16.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 26.3%

Some college, no degree 22.3%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 21.4%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	29.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	156	11.2%
Kindergarten	83	5.9%
Elementary school	746	53.4%
High school	190	13.6%
College / grad school	222	15.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.8%

Manufacturing 17.5%

Retail trade 9.3%

Finance & real estate 8.0%

Construction 6.2%

Professional & management 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Other services 4.5%

Information 3.5%

Public administration 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.0%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	23.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	16.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.6%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.7%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	6.1%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.3

Poverty

All people 10.5%

Under 18 years 6.6%

18 and over 11.7%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 23.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.0%
Retirement income	25.6%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.8%
High blood pressure	32.6%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	24.9%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.2%
Visited dentist	68.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	12.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	395	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	6.6%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	39.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.1%
Public insurance	40.8%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,260	93.0%
Spanish	127	2.0%
Other Indo-European	124	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,599	98.0%
Born in same state	6,568	97.5%
Born in different state	4,477	66.5%
Foreign born	31	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	134	2.0%
Not a US citizen	38	28.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	1,269	18.8%
Italian	464	6.9%
French	345	5.1%
Arab	297	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	165	2.5%
Dutch	67	1%
German	28	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56573

What city is ZIP code 56573 in?

ZIP code 56573 is primarily assigned to Perham, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56573 in?

ZIP code 56573 falls within Otter Tail County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56573 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 56573 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 56573?

ZIP code 56573 has an estimated population of 6,733 residents, with a density of 49 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56573?

The median household income in ZIP code 56573 is $64,912, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56573?

The median home value in ZIP code 56573 is $237,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 56573 in?

ZIP code 56573 observes the CST timezone.