Dent ZIP Code List — Otter Tail County, MN
There is one unique ZIP code in Dent, Minnesota and it is 56528. Area code: 218.
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ZIP codes
61.75
sq mi land
19.89
sq mi water
218
area code
Dent, MN ZIP code map
ZIP codes for Dent, MN (1)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56528 | Dent | Otter Tail | View map |
Demographics & statistics
1,721
Population
53.5
Median age
$75,000
Median household income
$40,243
Per capita income
$302,500
Median home value
$1,025
Median monthly rent
85.9%
Home ownership
11.0%
Poverty rate
7.3%
Unemployment
1,732
Housing units
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
38
Under 5
34
36
5–9
32
49
10–14
45
49
15–19
44
39
20–24
36
89
25–34
81
76
35–44
69
91
45–54
83
82
55–59
74
103
60–64
94
168
65–74
152
54
75–84
50
28
85+
25
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 305 | 17.7% |
| 18 and over | 1,416 | 82.3% |
| 65 and over | 477 | 27.7% |
| Median age | 53.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.3%
Two or more races
2.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Other race
0.2%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,669 | 95.3% |
| Two or more races | 40 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
5.5%
$15k–$25k
3.8%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
13.6%
$50k–$75k
15.5%
$75k–$100k
19.5%
$100k–$150k
15.7%
$150k–$200k
6.8%
$200k+
8.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.8% |
| $200k+ | 8.1% |
| Median income | $75,000 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.3%
$50k–$100k
7.2%
$100k–$150k
8.2%
$150k–$200k
7.5%
$200k–$300k
20.3%
$300k–$500k
39.3%
$500k–$1M
10.2%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $302,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,025 |
| Owner occupied | 85.9% |
| Renter occupied | 14.1% |
| Vacant | 59.7% |
| Single-family detached | 86.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 12.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 21.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.7% |
| 3 or more | 36.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10.5% |
| Electricity | 24.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 48.8% |
| Fuel oil | 4.9% |
| Wood | 9.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 467 | 63.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 49 | 6.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 117 | 15.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 107 | 14.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 145 | 19.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 293 | 39.6% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.8% | 16.0% |
| Married | 62.9% | 68.0% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 9.9% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 6.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
3.1%
HS graduate
32.5%
Some college, no degree
21.4%
Associate's degree
15.5%
Bachelor's degree
18.3%
Graduate / professional
8.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 17 | 6.4% |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 3.0% |
| Elementary school | 138 | 52.3% |
| High school | 78 | 29.5% |
| College / grad school | 23 | 8.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.0%
Manufacturing
18.5%
Construction
12.6%
Retail trade
11.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Professional & management
4.9%
Other services
4.2%
Information
2.6%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
2.1%
Finance & real estate
2.1%
Public administration
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.0% |
| Service | 13.8% |
| Sales & office | 18.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 19.1% |
| Production & transportation | 15.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.3% |
| Government | 8.3% |
| Self-employed | 9.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.5% |
| Carpool | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 7.3% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.4 |
Poverty
All people
11.0%
Under 18 years
23.0%
18 and over
8.4%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
54.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 46.5% |
| Retirement income | 32.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.3% |
| High cholesterol | 37.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| Arthritis | 28.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 8.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.4% |
| No physical activity | 20.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 24.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.4% |
| Poor mental health | 11.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 9.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.2% |
| Visited dentist | 71.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.8% |
| Teeth loss | 9.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 157 | 11.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.6% |
| Under 18 | 5.2% |
| 18–64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 and over | 23.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.8% |
| Public insurance | 47.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,649 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 5 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 2 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 3 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,707 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 1,705 | 99.1% |
| Born in different state | 1,201 | 69.8% |
| Foreign born | 2 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 14 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 12 | 85.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 373 | 21.7% |
| Italian | 166 | 9.6% |
| French | 131 | 7.6% |
| Arab | 36 | 2.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 20 | 1.2% |
| German | 19 | 1.1% |
| Dutch | 10 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 6 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.0% |
| Internet access | 93.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ZIP code for Dent, MN?
Dent, MN has one ZIP code: 56528.
What is the main ZIP code for Dent, MN?
The primary ZIP code for Dent, MN is 56528. The city uses area code 218 for phone service.
What county is Dent, MN in?
Dent is located in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
How many ZIP codes are in Dent, MN?
Dent, MN has 1 ZIP code.
What is the ZIP code for the downtown area of Dent, Minnesota?
The downtown area of Dent, Minnesota is located in ZIP code 56528, which serves the entire city in Otter Tail County.
If I'm mailing a package to a business in Dent, MN, what ZIP code should I use?
You should use ZIP code 56528 for any mailing addresses in Dent, Minnesota, as it is the only ZIP code that covers the city.