56501 ZIP Code
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 56501 |
| City/Town: | Detroit Lakes |
| County: | Becker |
| State: | Minnesota |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,085 |
| Median Household Income: | $68,413 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,781 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,917 |
| Median Home Value: | $275,000 |
| Land Area: | 186.9 sq miles
484.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 32.1 sq miles
83.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 46.8401, -95.8274 |
Population Information (56501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,085 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,006 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,079 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,017 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,235 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 990 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,090 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,084 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,904 | 10.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,114 | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,828 | 10.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,214 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,525 | 8.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,344 | 13.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,267 | 7.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 473 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (56501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $275,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $913 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,917 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,502 | 75.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,415 | 24.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,439 | 72.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,063 | 27.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (56501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,669 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 215 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 483 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,110 | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,943 | 23.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,926 | 15.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,684 | 21.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,308 | 10.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 31.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (56501 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $68,413 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $100,174 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $87,681 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,781 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (56501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,197 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,845 | 96.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 341 | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,355 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,834 | 77.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,288 | 14.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 719 | 8.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (56501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,689 | 92.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 90 | 0.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 322 | 1.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 156 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 14 | 0.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 814 | 4.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 132 | 0.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 141 | 0.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 129 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 12 | 0.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (56501 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 396 | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 278 | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 477 | 6.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 726 | 9.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 871 | 11.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,346 | 17.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,227 | 16.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,094 | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 467 | 6.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 620 | 8.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (56501 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,594 | 74.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 741 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 75 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 268 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 104 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 887 | 10.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (56501 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 222 | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 763 | 8.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,052 | 11.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 145 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,030 | 11.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 479 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 156 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 393 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 615 | 7.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,247 | 25.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 907 | 10.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 418 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 418 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (56501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (56501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,804 | 92.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,320 | 68.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,836 | 43.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 978 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (56501 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,556 | 74.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,029 | 40.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,934 | 25.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 358 | 4.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 284 | 3.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 823 | 11.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (56501 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,549 | 76.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 353 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 159 | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 70 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 273 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 320 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 664 | 6.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 529 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (56501 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 38 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,029 | 10.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,684 | 17.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,111 | 11.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 774 | 7.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,533 | 15.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 975 | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 858 | 8.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 661 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,254 | 12.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (56501 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 193 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 679 | 6.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,829 | 28.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,173 | 32.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,098 | 21.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 945 | 9.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (56501 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,995 | 39.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,520 | 20.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,347 | 31.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 123 | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 344 | 4.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 74 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 99 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (56501 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 386 | 5.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,288 | 30.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,666 | 35.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,162 | 28.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (56501 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 253 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 291 | 5.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 519 | 9.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 697 | 12.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,286 | 23.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,381 | 25.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 780 | 14.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 232 | 4.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (56501 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,617 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $594 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $913 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.56 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.82 | 2.38 |
Households (56501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,502 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,877 | 51.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,317 | 17.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,356 | 18.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,764 | 23.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,988 | 26.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,736 | 36.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.36 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (56501 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,351 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,272 | 30.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,952 | 53.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 228 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 830 | 11.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,848 | 25.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (56501 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,861 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 320 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 307 | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,712 | 44.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 944 | 24.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 578 | 15.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (56501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,091 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,214 | 8.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,782 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,471 | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 108 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,242 | 50.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,121 | 45.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (56501 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,812 | 87.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,107 | 11.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,178 | 55.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 926 | 43.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 546 | 25.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (56501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,816 | 98.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 114 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 269 | 236.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 269 | 236.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 269 | 236.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 18 | 15.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 2 | 1.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 100 | 87.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 49 | 43.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (56501 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,068 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,689 | 97.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 379 | 2.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 171 | 1.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 93 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 76 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 39 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (56501 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,502 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,015 | 93.5% | 89.4% |
Detroit Lakes, MN56501