56576 ZIP Code — Richville, MN

Otter Tail County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56576 is located in Richville, Minnesota, within Otter Tail County. It covers approximately 40.22 square miles and serves a population of 860 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56576

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $336,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,769. 55% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 56576 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

860

population

40.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56576 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56576

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56576. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Richville	Acceptable
Richville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56528 Dent (5.1 mi) 56571 Ottertail (8.6 mi) 56586 Underwood (11.4 mi) 56573 Perham (12.4 mi) 56515 Battle Lake (12.9 mi) 56587 Vergas (13.4 mi) 56534 Erhard (14.4 mi) 56567 New York Mills (16.8 mi) 56551 Henning (17.6 mi) 56524 Clitherall (18 mi) 56544 Frazee (18.4 mi) 56527 Deer Creek (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	860
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	40.22 sq mi
Water area	15.47 sq mi
Latitude	46.4714
Longitude	-95.7068
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	35.6%	43.1%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	26.4%	19.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	5.2%	4.0%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

860

Population

People per sq mi

59.5

Median age

$70,769

Median household income

$39,962

Per capita income

$336,700

Median home value

$1,010

Median monthly rent

88.1%

Home ownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

876

Housing units

24.7%

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

60–64

108

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	140	16.3%
18 and over	720	83.7%
65 and over	307	35.7%
Median age	59.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	836	95.9%
Two or more races	16	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	12	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.6%	43.1%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	26.4%	19.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	5.2%	4.0%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 2.8%

$35k–$50k 17.8%

$50k–$75k 19.6%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k+ 8.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	2.8%
$35k–$50k	17.8%
$50k–$75k	19.6%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	11.3%
$200k+	8.0%
Median income	$70,769

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.3%

$50k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k–$300k 19.9%

$300k–$500k 38.0%

$500k–$1M 19.9%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$336,700
Median rent / month	$1,010
Owner occupied	88.1%
Renter occupied	11.9%
Vacant	57.9%
Single-family detached	89.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.7%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	11.8%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	20.3%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	9.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	31.0%
3 bedrooms	43.8%
4 bedrooms	11.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	16.2%
2 vehicles	48.7%
3 or more	30.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.5%
Electricity	16.0%
Propane / LP gas	55.2%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	7.2%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	252	64.9%
Cohabiting couple	10	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	81	20.9%
Female householder, no spouse	45	11.6%
Households with children under 18	55	14.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	198	51.0%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.8%	14.7%
Married	62.8%	73.4%
Separated	1.5%	0.3%
Widowed	2.5%	6.1%
Divorced	10.5%	5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 24.7%

Some college, no degree 25.7%

Associate's degree 19.1%

Bachelor's degree 17.4%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	24.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	8.9%
Kindergarten	8	5.1%
Elementary school	82	52.2%
High school	23	14.6%
College / grad school	30	19.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Manufacturing 15.3%

Professional & management 11.2%

Construction 10.0%

Finance & real estate 9.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Other services 5.6%

Retail trade 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Information 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Public administration 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.2%
Service	11.2%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	18.3%
Production & transportation	21.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.3%
Government	9.1%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.2%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	15.3%
Other means	8.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.9

Poverty

All people 10.1%

Under 18 years 18.6%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 18.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.9%
Retirement income	32.0%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.5%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	21.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	24.4%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	69.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	10.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	98	13.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	17.9%
65 and over	27.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.7%
Public insurance	51.5%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	833	96.9%
Spanish	4	0.5%
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)	856	99.5%
Born in same state	852	99.1%
Born in different state	630	73.3%
Foreign born	4	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.5%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	178	20.7%
Italian	73	8.5%
French	59	6.9%
Arab	31	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	1.3%
Dutch	7	0.8%
German	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.1%
Internet access	93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56576

What city is ZIP code 56576 in?

ZIP code 56576 is primarily assigned to Richville, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56576 in?

ZIP code 56576 falls within Otter Tail County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56576 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 56576 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 56576 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 56576 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 56576 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 56576 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56576 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 56576 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 56576 in?

ZIP code 56576 observes the CST timezone.