| City: | Perham, Minnesota |
| County: | Otter Tail County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 6:55:51 AM |
| Population: | 7,066 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 218 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 46.6100, -95.5410 |
| Land Area: | 137.543 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 56573 has 7,066 residents and 2,842 households (average 2.42 persons per household). The median age is 41.5 years, older than the state (38.4) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.9% male and 50.1% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (89.4%, much higher than the state average of 77.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 7,066Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 6,868Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 8,365Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 51.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $68,080Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 2,842Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $256,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.42Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.88Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 5,991 | 6,023 | 6,252 | 6,338 | 6,344 | 6,225 | 6,247 | 6,210 | 6,273 | 6,498 | 6,532 | 6,733 | 6,868 |
| Decennial Census | 5,993 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 7,066 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41.5
Male Median Age: 39.5
Female Median Age: 44
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 239 | 269 | 235 | 208 | 188 | 207 | 224 | 218 | 187 | 188 | 172 | 262 | 251 | 238 | 178 | 112 | 89 | 64 |
| Female | 229 | 238 | 234 | 187 | 152 | 181 | 205 | 212 | 171 | 164 | 183 | 254 | 284 | 241 | 205 | 144 | 105 | 148 |
| Total | 468 | 507 | 469 | 395 | 340 | 388 | 429 | 430 | 358 | 352 | 355 | 516 | 535 | 479 | 383 | 256 | 194 | 212 |
| White: | 6,319 | 88.34% |
| Black: | 74 | 1.03% |
| Hispanic:* | 462 | 6.46% |
| Asian: | 41 | 0.57% |
| American Indian: | 71 | 0.99% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.01% |
| Other: | 185 | 2.59% |
| Total: | 7,153 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 3,529 | 49.94% | 39.5 years |
| Females: | 3,537 | 50.06% | 44.0 years |
| Total: | 7,066 | 100% | 41.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 6,492 | 94.53% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 20 | 0.29% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 97 | 1.41% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 259 | 5.18% |
| Total Population: | 6,868 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 6,512 | 94.82% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 356 | 5.18% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $68,080, which is far less than the state median ($87,556), is up $22,362 (48.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,847. Family households earn a median of $89,559 versus $38,696 for nonfamily households (a difference of $50,863). By gender, male median income is $58,405 and female is $52,003, which is far less than the state female median ($59,330), with a current gap of $6,402 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 67.0%, which is above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 10.1%, which is markedly higher than the state rate (3.9%). The largest occupation group is Management (36.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $45,718 | $50,972 | $53,817 | $57,331 | $60,948 | $60,010 | $58,851 | $58,060 | $55,233 | $55,938 | $63,065 | $64,912 | $68,080 |
| Median Family Income | $58,532 | $62,808 | $66,064 | $69,438 | $71,641 | $71,217 | $72,165 | $73,902 | $75,529 | $73,807 | $89,375 | $93,041 | $89,559 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $25,363 | $21,887 | $23,547 | $24,732 | $33,512 | $37,250 | $41,409 | $41,057 | $37,461 | $36,461 | $36,207 | $38,021 | $38,696 |
| Median Male Income | $41,141 | $40,981 | $44,271 | $43,362 | $49,333 | $45,539 | $47,074 | $47,163 | $51,897 | $50,107 | $57,136 | $61,116 | $58,405 |
| Median Female Income | $27,852 | $31,044 | $34,915 | $34,390 | $35,202 | $35,560 | $36,517 | $38,938 | $40,643 | $44,483 | $45,212 | $51,975 | $52,003 |
| Employed: | 3,178 | 60.25% |
| Unemployed: | 357 | 6.77% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,740 | 32.99% |
| Total: | 5,275 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 1,143 | 35.97% |
| Service: | 376 | 11.83% |
| Sales and Office: | 728 | 22.91% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 340 | 10.70% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 591 | 18.60% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 3,178 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $256,900, which is well under the state median ($305,500), is up $78,400 (43.92%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $61,500. The median gross rent is $805, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $241 (42.73%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $99. Of occupied housing, owners make up 73.09% (56.12% with a mortgage, 43.88% free-and-clear) and renters 26.91% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 25.83%, which is much higher than the state rate (9.39%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $178,500 | $178,000 | $172,100 | $173,200 | $182,000 | $174,200 | $179,300 | $189,000 | $195,400 | $205,500 | $221,000 | $237,600 | $256,900 |
| Less than $500: | 126 | 17.38% |
| $500 to $999: | 384 | 52.97% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 120 | 16.55% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 2 | 0.28% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 93 | 12.83% |
| Total: | 725 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $564 | $650 | $705 | $704 | $720 | $732 | $740 | $687 | $706 | $695 | $713 | $789 | $805 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 1,105 | 41.02% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 864 | 32.07% |
| Renter Occupied: | 725 | 26.91% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 2,694 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 2,694 | 74.17% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 938 | 25.83% |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,632 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 2,969 | 81.75% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 470 | 12.94% |
| Other Units: | 193 | 5.31% |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,632 | 100% |
In 2023, 29.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (38.80%). High school or higher is 91.50%, which is on par with the state rate (93.90%). The uninsured rate is 6.60%, which is on par with the state rate (4.60%). The share of people in poverty is 8.50%, which is on par with the state rate (5.50%), up 3.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.50 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (52.45%). College enrollment is 17.58%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 123 | 2.67% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 270 | 5.86% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 1,344 | 29.17% |
| Some college, no degree: | 924 | 20.05% |
| Associate's degree: | 588 | 12.76% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,025 | 22.24% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 334 | 7.25% |
| Total: | 4,608 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 4,215 | 91.47% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 1,359 | 29.49% |
| Private Insurance: | 5,070 | 62.32% |
| Public Insurance: | 2,616 | 32.16% |
| No Insurance: | 449 | 5.52% |
| Total: | 8,135 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 7,686 | 94.48% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 5.4% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 5.0% | 3.4% | 3.7% | 5.2% | 8.5% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 187 | 11.18% |
| Kindergarten: | 91 | 5.44% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 877 | 52.45% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 223 | 13.34% |
| College or graduate school: | 294 | 17.58% |
| Total: | 1,672 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 278 | 16.63% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 1,191 | 71.23% |
ZIP Code 56573 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 248 business establishments, employing about 4,377 people with an annual payroll of $240,024,000. USPS data shows 3,457 residential mailboxes and 225 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 3,457Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 225Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 4,182Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 2,853Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 483Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 248Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $53,006,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $240,024,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 4,377Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 56573 is located in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, within the Fergus Falls, MN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 22260) and Minnesota's 7th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 60,281 people, about 11.72% of whom live in ZIP Code 56573. It covers 137.543 sq mi of land and a water area of 21.298 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Fergus Falls, MNSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 22260Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 60,281Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 137.543 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 21.298 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 07Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 33429.31 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2750470Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Perham city; MinnesotaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 56573 is in the Perham-Dent Public School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 4 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.