| ZIP Code | 56515 |
|---|---|
| City | Battle Lake |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Otter Tail County |
| Area Code | 218 |
| Elevation | 1,333 ft |
| Latitude | 46.307322 |
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| Longitude | -95.690808 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27111 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 60.1 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.06 |
| Below Poverty | 4.0% ▼ 61% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.7% ▲ 31% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 492 (21.8%) |
| Some College | 217 (9.6%) |
| Associates | 399 (17.7%) |
| Bachelors | 357 (15.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 785 (34.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,350 ≈ Avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $371,100 ▲ 33% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $950/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,861 |
| Vacant Units | 1,543 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.06 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,861 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,543 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.06 |
ZIP code 56515 is located in Battle Lake, Minnesota, within Otter Tail County. With a population of 2,782, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 60.1 years. Economically, 56515 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,350 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 56515 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $371,100 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $950 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 56515 is primarily White (94.75%). Residents are well-educated — 50.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.0%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 56515 stands at 4.7%, which is near the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 56515 in Battle Lake, MN is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,782 residents, a median household income of $73,350, and a median home value of $371,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.