56574 ZIP Code — Perley, MN
Norman County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56574 is located in Perley, Minnesota, within Norman County. It covers approximately 68.79 square miles and serves a population of 282 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.
About ZIP code 56574
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $125,000.
Median household income is $91,250.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
282
population
68.79
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56574 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56574
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56574. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Perley | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
56550 Hendrum (4 mi)
56546 Georgetown (7.6 mi)
58038 Grandin (9.1 mi)
58036 Gardner (9.3 mi)
56519 Borup (9.5 mi)
56548 Halstad (12.2 mi)
56536 Felton (15.5 mi)
56510 Ada (15.7 mi)
58045 Hillsboro (17.1 mi)
56581 Shelly (18.1 mi)
58042 Harwood (18.7 mi)
58042 Harwood (18.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 282 |
| Population density | 4 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 107 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 68.79 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.59 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.1941 |
| Longitude | -96.7657 |
| 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 | 24.1% | 44.8% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.4% | 33.3% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.7% | 19.4% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 1.8% | 2.5% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
282
Population
4
People per sq mi
53.5
Median age
$91,250
Median household income
$43,051
Per capita income
$125,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
99.1%
Home ownership
7.8%
Poverty rate
9.9%
Unemployment
127
Housing units
21.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3
Under 5
3
8
5–9
9
2
10–14
3
3
15–19
3
8
20–24
10
14
25–34
16
10
35–44
11
27
45–54
31
19
55–59
23
16
60–64
20
14
65–74
17
5
75–84
6
0
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 34 | 12.1% |
| 18 and over | 248 | 87.9% |
| 65 and over | 43 | 15.2% |
| Median age | 53.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.6%
Two or more races
7.2%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 254 | 87.6% |
| Two or more races | 21 | 7.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 2.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.1% | 44.8% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.4% | 33.3% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.7% | 19.4% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 1.8% | 2.5% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
7.0%
$15k–$25k
4.3%
$25k–$35k
6.1%
$35k–$50k
0.9%
$50k–$75k
24.3%
$75k–$100k
12.2%
$100k–$150k
32.2%
$150k–$200k
6.1%
$200k+
7.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 0.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 24.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 32.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.1% |
| $200k+ | 7.0% |
| Median income | $91,250 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
15.8%
$50k–$100k
23.7%
$100k–$150k
14.0%
$150k–$200k
11.4%
$200k–$300k
21.1%
$300k–$500k
13.2%
$500k–$1M
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $125,000 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 99.1% |
| Renter occupied | 0.9% |
| Vacant | 10.2% |
| Single-family detached | 99.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 29.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 13.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 28.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 35.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 13.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.8% |
| 3 or more | 37.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.7% |
| Electricity | 21.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 45.2% |
| Fuel oil | 27.0% |
| Wood | 3.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 66 | 57.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 3 | 2.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 19 | 16.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 27 | 23.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 15 | 13.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 28 | 24.3% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.0% | 30.2% |
| Married | 62.4% | 52.7% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 7.0% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 9.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
2.2%
HS graduate
31.7%
Some college, no degree
25.2%
Associate's degree
18.3%
Bachelor's degree
19.1%
Graduate / professional
2.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 2 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 15 | 45.5% |
| High school | 8 | 24.2% |
| College / grad school | 8 | 24.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.7%
Retail trade
15.6%
Agriculture & mining
14.5%
Manufacturing
12.1%
Public administration
8.1%
Professional & management
6.9%
Construction
5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.2%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Transportation & utilities
2.3%
Other services
2.3%
Wholesale trade
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.6% |
| Service | 6.4% |
| Sales & office | 20.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.5% |
| Production & transportation | 16.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.8% |
| Government | 17.3% |
| Self-employed | 9.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.8% |
| Carpool | 15.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 4.0% |
| Work from home | 5.2% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.8 |
Poverty
All people
7.8%
Under 18 years
20.6%
18 and over
6.0%
Married-couple families
1.5%
Female-led households
15.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.3% |
| Retirement income | 20.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.0% |
| High blood pressure | 35.1% |
| High cholesterol | 33.4% |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 28.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.1% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.1% |
| Binge drinking | 18.4% |
| No physical activity | 24.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.8% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 11.4% |
| No health insurance | 10.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.8% |
| Visited dentist | 64.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.6% |
| Teeth loss | 11.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 19 | 7.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.5% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 14.6% |
| 65 and over | 18.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.9% |
| Public insurance | 29.8% |
| No insurance | 12.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 23.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 276 | 97.9% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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) | 282 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 282 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 142 | 50.4% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 144 | 51.1% |
| Italian | 32 | 11.3% |
| French | 14 | 5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | 1.4% |
| German | 1 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 1 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.8% |
| Internet access | 98.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56574
What city is ZIP code 56574 in?
ZIP code 56574 is primarily assigned to Perley, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56574 in?
ZIP code 56574 falls within Norman County, Minnesota.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56574?
The median home value in ZIP code 56574 is $125,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 56574?
ZIP code 56574 has an estimated population of 282 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 56574?
The median household income in ZIP code 56574 is $91,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 56574 in?
ZIP code 56574 observes the CST timezone.