56587 ZIP Code — Vergas, MN

Otter Tail County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56587 is located in Vergas, Minnesota, within Otter Tail County. It covers approximately 53.16 square miles and serves a population of 1,203 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56587

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 $310,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,053. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 48% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 56587 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,203

population

53.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56587 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56587

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56587. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vergas	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56528 Dent (8.7 mi) 56572 Pelican Rapids (12 mi) 56576 Richville (13.4 mi) 56534 Erhard (14 mi) 56544 Frazee (14 mi) 56573 Perham (14.6 mi) 56511 Audubon (16.4 mi) 56501 Detroit Lakes (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,203
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	53.16 sq mi
Water area	7.95 sq mi
Latitude	46.6397
Longitude	-95.8465
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	38.7%	43.1%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	19.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	7.0%	4.0%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,203

Population

People per sq mi

56.2

Median age

$76,053

Median household income

$46,221

Per capita income

$310,000

Median home value

$794

Median monthly rent

89.6%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

978

Housing units

27.1%

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

146

65–74

136

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	205	17.0%
18 and over	998	83.0%
65 and over	389	32.3%
Median age	56.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Two or more races 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,177	97.4%
Two or more races	21	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.4%
Asian	3	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.7%	43.1%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	33.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	19.7%	26.5%
Over $200k	7.0%	4.0%	8.5%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 20.2%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 9.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	20.2%
$100k–$150k	16.9%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	9.5%
Median income	$76,053

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$50k–$100k 4.7%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k–$300k 18.9%

$300k–$500k 28.4%

$500k–$1M 22.9%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$310,000
Median rent / month	$794
Owner occupied	89.6%
Renter occupied	10.4%
Vacant	46.9%
Single-family detached	89.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.2%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	14.1%
2000–2009	21.8%
1990–1999	16.7%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	13.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	8.7%
2 bedrooms	24.3%
3 bedrooms	34.4%
4 bedrooms	23.5%
5+ bedrooms	8.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	26.7%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	35.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.7%
Electricity	27.6%
Propane / LP gas	33.6%
Fuel oil	5.1%
Wood	13.6%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	327	59.5%
Cohabiting couple	37	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	82	14.9%
Female householder, no spouse	104	18.9%
Households with children under 18	86	15.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	276	50.2%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.7%	14.4%
Married	66.5%	63.2%
Separated	0.8%	0.4%
Widowed	3.5%	11.5%
Divorced	9.4%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 30.8%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 16.1%

Bachelor's degree 19.7%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	27.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	11.6%
Kindergarten	2	1.2%
Elementary school	105	61.0%
High school	33	19.2%
College / grad school	12	7.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.2%

Manufacturing 15.0%

Construction 12.6%

Retail trade 9.6%

Professional & management 5.9%

Other services 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Public administration 1.7%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.4%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	18.4%
Production & transportation	11.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.2%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.3%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.9

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 5.7%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 46.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.2%
Retirement income	32.0%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.8%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	8.2%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.6%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	18.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	23.7%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	11.3%
Poor mental health	11.2%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	73.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.9%
Teeth loss	8.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	106	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.4%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	7.4%
65 and over	22.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.2%
Public insurance	43.8%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,151	95.7%
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)	1,172	97.4%
Born in same state	1,168	97.1%
Born in different state	735	61.1%
Foreign born	4	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	31	2.6%
Not a US citizen	6	19.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	314	26.1%
Italian	100	8.3%
French	56	4.7%
Arab	38	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	22	1.8%
German	19	1.6%
Dutch	16	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.7%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56587

What city is ZIP code 56587 in?

ZIP code 56587 is primarily assigned to Vergas, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56587 in?

ZIP code 56587 falls within Otter Tail County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56587 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 56587 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 56587 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 56587 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56587 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 56587 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 56587 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 56587 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 56587 in?

ZIP code 56587 observes the CST timezone.