Data Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Otter Tail County, MN ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes: Shows how many general ZIP Codes, PO Boxes, Unique (Business), and Multi County ZIP Codes are associated with Otter Tail, MN.35 ZIP Codes (19 General, 1 PO Box, 0 Unique, & 15 Multi County) [More Details]
Area Codes: The Telephone Area Codes that are associated with Otter Tail, MN. Area Codes are used in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) to facilitate phone routing. There are approximately 350 area codes in use in the United States.218, 320
Timezone: Time zone designation within the U.S. Please note that not all areas in the U.S. observe daylight saving time which can affect actual local time for this city. There are 7 standard time zones which are, from west to east: Hawaii-Aleutian, Alaska, Pacific, Mountain, Central, Eastern, Atlantic. Also included in U.S. Territories are Samoa, Guam and Palau.Central
Local Time: The current local time for each timezone. If more than 1 time zone for this area, all local times will be shown. Counties can cross timezones, so more than 1 may be shown.12:00:00 AM
Population: The population of Otter Tail, MN from the U.S. Census 2020. Included are U.S. Citizens, permanent residents, temporary migrants, and undocumented individuals. The total population represents people who live in the city, not just those present while the Census was being completed.60,081 [More Details]
FIPS: FIPS stands for Federal Information Processing Standards, which are a set of publicly announced standards for computer systems. A county FIPS code is a unique numeric identifier for a county in the United States, assigned by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). County FIPS codes have five digits, with the first two digits identifying the state and the last 3 indicating the county.27111
CBSA: A Core Based Statistical Area (CBSA) is the recognized term for a region that functions around an urban core with a population of at least 10,000 people, according to the standards set by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in 2000. A CBSA is divided into two subsets: Metro and Micro, and these classifications are determined by population density. A Micro area is identified by a population ranging between 10,000 to 50,000, while a Metro area is defined as having a population that exceeds 50,000.Fergus Falls, MN
Land Area: The approximate amount of land area covered by Otter Tail, MN in square miles. The Land Area provided by the Census Bureau is based on geographic boundaries that include the mainland, islands, inland, coastal, Great Lakes, and territorial waters associated with each city.1,972 square miles
Water Area: The approximate amount of water area covered by Otter Tail, MN in square miles. Calculations by the Census Bureau for Water Area take into account inland bodies of water, coastal regions, Great Lakes, and territorial sea waters. This encompasses features such as lakes, reservoirs, rivers, and coastal water bodies.253 square miles
Coordinates: The latitude/longitude centroid coordinates for Otter Tail County, MN.-95.708016, 46.408827
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Otter Tail County, MN Covers 35 ZIP Codes

ZIP CodeClassificationCityPopulation% of Population
ZIP Code 56309 *GeneralAshby1,326--
ZIP Code 56315 *GeneralBrandon1,726--
ZIP Code 56324GeneralDalton1,0001.66%
ZIP Code 56326 *GeneralEvansville1,577--
ZIP Code 56361GeneralParkers Prairie2,4254.04%
ZIP Code 56437 *GeneralBertha1,474--
ZIP Code 56453 *GeneralHewitt837--
ZIP Code 56464 *GeneralMenahga4,864--
ZIP Code 56477 *GeneralSebeka2,771--
ZIP Code 56482 *GeneralWadena6,925--
ZIP Code 56501 *GeneralDetroit Lakes17,784--
ZIP Code 56514 *GeneralBarnesville3,963--
ZIP Code 56515GeneralBattle Lake2,9674.94%
ZIP Code 56518GeneralBluffton3770.63%
ZIP Code 56522 *GeneralCampbell515--
ZIP Code 56524GeneralClitherall6811.13%
ZIP Code 56527GeneralDeer Creek9161.52%
ZIP Code 56528GeneralDent1,6692.78%
ZIP Code 56531 *GeneralElbow Lake2,065--
ZIP Code 56533GeneralElizabeth3120.52%
ZIP Code 56534GeneralErhard1,1891.98%
ZIP Code 56537GeneralFergus Falls19,23032.01%
ZIP Code 56538P.O. BoxFergus Falls00.00%
ZIP Code 56544 *GeneralFrazee5,361--
ZIP Code 56551GeneralHenning2,2563.75%
ZIP Code 56567GeneralNew York Mills3,5115.84%
ZIP Code 56571GeneralOttertail1,9683.28%
ZIP Code 56572GeneralPelican Rapids5,7479.57%
ZIP Code 56573GeneralPerham7,06611.76%
ZIP Code 56576GeneralRichville8181.36%
ZIP Code 56579 *GeneralRothsay1,160--
ZIP Code 56586GeneralUnderwood1,9633.27%
ZIP Code 56587GeneralVergas1,4542.42%
ZIP Code 56588GeneralVining5220.87%
ZIP Code 56590 *GeneralWendell403--

* Indicates a Multi County ZIP Code. These ZIP Codes partially cross over into Otter Tail, MN, but will mostly cover area in a different County. Not included in % of Population calculations.

Important Otter Tail, MN Information

Otter Tail County, MN Covers 35 ZIP Codes. This includes 19 General ZIP Codes, 1 PO Box ZIP Codes, and 0 Unique (reserved for Business and Volume Mail Receivers). There are also 15 Multi County ZIP Codes. These records are assigned a different primary county, but they partially cover area in Otter Tail County.

The population for Otter Tail County is 60,081, according to the U.S. Census. Population Density is 30.47 persons per square mile. With 36,506 Housing Units, the Average Household Size is 2.34 persons. There are 25,123 Family Households with an Average Family Size of 2.83 persons. 4.30% of the population is without Health Insurance. The 59.88% Employment Rate is 0.08% above the national average of 59.8%.42,505 people aged 25+ have some educational achievement, with 26.83% (or 11,405 people) having attained a Bachelor's Degree or higher.More Demographics are available below.

There are 2 area codes serving this area including218 and 320. Otter Tail is also located in the Central timezone and the current local time is shown above.

Otter Tail is part of the Fergus Falls, MN Core Based Statistical Area (CBSA). Its CBSA Code is 22260.It is classified as a micro area, which means it has an urban core of at least 10,000 but less then 50,000 people.

CBSAs are defined by the OMB as geographic areas that have at least one core with a population of 10,000 or more and adjacent territory with a high degree of social and economic integration. CBSA codes are commonly used to accurately file Medicare claims and to verify applicable incentives using a patient's ZIP Code.

ZIP Codes in Otter Tail, MN have 26,468 Residential mailboxes and 1,188 Business mailboxes.There are 1,679 businesses with a total of 18,280 employees. That is an average of 10.9 employees per business. Annual payroll for these businesses is $856,341,000. Other Demographics

Otter Tail County Demographic Profile

Population & People
Population & People
Total Population
60,081
Income
Income
Median Household Income
$63,587
Housing
Housing
Total Housing Units
36,506
Healthcare
Health
Without Healthcare Coverage
4.30%
Business & Economy
Business & Economy
Total Businesses
1,679
Families
Families
Total Households
25,123
Employment
Employment
Employment Rate
59.88%
Education
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.83%
Total Population: Total number of people from the 2020 U.S. Census for Otter Tail, MN. This reflects the exact count of this area at that point in time, not future estimates, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. It is intended to count all persons living within the geographic area, not just those present on the day of the census. 60,081
Current Population Estimate: This field gives the estimated household population for All ZIP Codes in Otter Tail, MN. This is derived from known delivery information, household occupancy rates, household size, and more to come up with an accurate estimation for the current population.

IMPORTANT: This does not include population totals for persons in nursing homes, correctional facilities, or other institutions. This is an estimation of the household population based on US Postal Service delivery information.
61,340
Total Households: Total number of Households from the 2020 U.S. Census for Otter Tail, MN. A Household includes everyone living in a residential housing unit. This includes families, roommates in a single residence, or a person living alone. 25,123
Total Housing Units: The total number of Housing Units is the number of occupied units + the number of vacant units. Ownership is defined by whether the unit is occupied by an owner or by a tenant. Owner occupancy means that the owner lives in the unit. This value comes from the 2020 U.S. Census and is not a projection or estimate. 36,506
Average Household Size: The Average Household Size, is obtained by dividing the number of people in Households (excluding those in group quarters, nursing home, prisons, and dorm rooms) by the number of Households. A Household includes everyone living in a residential unit. Those who do not live in a household are classified as living in group accommodation. This value is an estimate from the U.S. Census ACS (American Community Survey) and is updated yearly. 2.34
Average Family Size: Average Family Size is calculated by dividing the number of people in a Family Household by the number of Family Households. The U.S. Census Bureau defines family households as households consisting of two or more individuals who are related by birth, marriage, or adoption. They also may include other unrelated people. Non-family households consist of people who live alone or who share their residence with unrelated individuals. The Average Family Size only looks at the households classified as Family Households. This value is an estimate from the U.S. Census ACS (American Community Survey) and is updated yearly. 2.83

Other Otter Tail Demographics

# Residential Mailboxes: The number of active residential delivery mailboxes and centralized units. This excludes PO Boxes and all other contract box types. 26,468
# Business Mailboxes: The number of active business delivery mailboxes and centralized units. This excludes PO Boxes and all other contract box types. 1,188
Total Delivery Receptacles: The total number of delivery receptacles. This includes curb side mailboxes, centralized units, PO Boxes, NDCBU, and contract boxes. This count is for Residential and Business combined. 31,060
Single Family Delivery Units: Total count of single family mail delivery receptacles; generally analogous to homes. 23,208
Multi Family Delivery Units: Total count of multifamily mail delivery receptacles; generally analogous to apartments. 2,481
# of Businesses: The total number of Business Establishments. Data taken from Business Census 2023. 1,679
1st Quarter Payroll: The total payroll for the first quarter. Data taken from Business Census 2023. $192,051,000
Annual Payroll: The total annual payroll . Data taken from Business Census 2023. $856,341,000
# of Employees: The total number of employees for all ZIP Codes in this City. Data taken from Business Census 2023. 18,280

Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned Otter Tail, MN as their primary County.

References

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 1/1/2025], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Internal Data Creation [Last Updated: 1/1/2025], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated as needed], https://www.usgs.gov
  4. U.S. Census [Updated Yearly], https://www.census.gov
  5. U.S. Census 2020 [Decennial] [Last Updated: 5/25/2023], https://www.census.gov
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