56537 ZIP Code
Fergus Falls, Minnesota
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 56537 |
| City/Town: | Fergus Falls |
| County: | Otter Tail |
| State: | Minnesota |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,870 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,824 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,570 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,562 |
| Median Home Value: | $197,600 |
| Land Area: | 283.4 sq miles
733.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 22.3 sq miles
57.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 46.2767, -96.0919 |
Population Information (56537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,870 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,463 | 47.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,407 | 52.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,073 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,458 | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,157 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,269 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 996 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,033 | 10.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,346 | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,991 | 10.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,446 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,640 | 8.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,195 | 11.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,557 | 7.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 709 | 3.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (56537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $197,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $764 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,562 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,453 | 88.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,109 | 11.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,072 | 71.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,381 | 28.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (56537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,917 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 228 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 496 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,314 | 23.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,473 | 25.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,381 | 17.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,818 | 20.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,207 | 8.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (56537 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,824 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $79,447 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $86,579 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,570 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (56537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,957 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,402 | 94.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 553 | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,995 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,327 | 77.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,468 | 15.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 607 | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (56537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,324 | 92.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 266 | 1.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 37 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 180 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 30 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 168 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 865 | 4.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 420 | 2.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 343 | 1.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 217 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 12 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 114 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (56537 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 356 | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 316 | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 830 | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,069 | 12.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,081 | 12.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,248 | 14.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,202 | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,420 | 16.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 434 | 5.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 497 | 5.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (56537 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,858 | 72.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 797 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 209 | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 299 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 227 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 940 | 10.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 15.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (56537 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 263 | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 613 | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 875 | 9.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 201 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,239 | 13.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 644 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 82 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 290 | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 710 | 7.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,927 | 31.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 642 | 6.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 427 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 489 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (56537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.6% | 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 (56537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,694 | 94.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,051 | 70.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,722 | 43.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 821 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (56537 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,122 | 72.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,210 | 38.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,421 | 28.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 515 | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 599 | 7.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 737 | 8.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (56537 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,736 | 70.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 482 | 5.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 185 | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 217 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 447 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 285 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 899 | 9.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 302 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (56537 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 785 | 8.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 801 | 8.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,117 | 11.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,130 | 11.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,394 | 14.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 942 | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,105 | 11.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 662 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,626 | 17.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (56537 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 151 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 953 | 10.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,346 | 24.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,604 | 37.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,837 | 19.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 671 | 7.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (56537 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,729 | 44.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,226 | 14.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,677 | 31.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 480 | 5.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 138 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 142 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 61 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (56537 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 666 | 7.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,892 | 34.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,866 | 33.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,029 | 24.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (56537 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 287 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 660 | 10.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 968 | 15.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,165 | 19.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,524 | 25.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,117 | 18.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 249 | 4.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 102 | 1.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (56537 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,338 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $522 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $764 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.83 | 2.38 |
Households (56537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,453 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,874 | 45.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,321 | 15.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,605 | 19.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,403 | 28.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,948 | 23.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,954 | 34.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.26 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.95 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (56537 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,688 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,519 | 32.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,171 | 54.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 224 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 670 | 8.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,316 | 30.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (56537 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,187 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 290 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 303 | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,028 | 48.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 889 | 21.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 677 | 16.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (56537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,485 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,244 | 8.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,515 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,469 | 17.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 353 | 10.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,635 | 47.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,481 | 42.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (56537 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,879 | 84.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,747 | 13.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,794 | 65.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 921 | 33.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 417 | 15.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 32 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (56537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,544 | 98.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 180 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 326 | 181.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 326 | 181.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 326 | 181.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 64 | 35.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 37 | 20.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 14 | 7.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 85 | 47.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 7 | 3.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (56537 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,797 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,489 | 98.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 308 | 1.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 129 | 0.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 98 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 59 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 22 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (56537 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,453 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,698 | 91.1% | 89.4% |
Fergus Falls, MN56537