Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
| Below Poverty | 8.8% ▼ 12% below avg |
| College Grads | 44.6% ▲ 15% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 471 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 10,663 (27.7%) |
| Some College | 3,777 (9.8%) |
| Associates | 6,320 (16.4%) |
| Bachelors | 6,590 (17.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,640 (27.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,911 ▼ 8% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $252,396 ▼ 9% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $804/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 34,319 |
| Vacant Units | 10,714 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Otter Tail County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 20 ZIP codes spanning 19 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 55,998 residents. With a median age of 46.21, it is a mature county.
Otter Tail County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $69,910 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 8.8% is near the national average.
Housing in Otter Tail County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $252,396 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $804. Homeownership rates are high at 78.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Otter Tail County are primarily White (90.54%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Otter Tail County, MN is a solidly middle-class area in Minnesota. The 20 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56515 | Battle Lake | 2,782 | $73,350 | $371,100 | $950 | 4.7% | 50.7% |
| 56518 | Bluffton | 469 | $60,625 | $150,000 | $877 | 0.0% | 27.2% |
| 56524 | Clitherall | 709 | $74,688 | $285,300 | $1,021 | 4.5% | 58.1% |
| 56324 | Dalton | 1,116 | $79,219 | $246,700 | $744 | 2.8% | 42.3% |
| 56527 | Deer Creek | 875 | $61,607 | $192,400 | $850 | 3.2% | 36.8% |
| 56528 | Dent | 1,655 | $80,667 | $319,800 | $1,286 | 7.1% | 44.8% |
| 56533 | Elizabeth | 333 | $66,771 | $165,800 | $1,292 | 3.2% | 36.6% |
| 56534 | Erhard | 1,287 | $71,932 | $219,600 | $850 | 1.6% | 39.2% |
| 56537 | Fergus Falls | 19,650 | $62,279 | $223,000 | $840 | 5.9% | 47.5% |
| 56551 | Henning | 2,343 | $63,750 | $224,100 | $733 | 2.9% | 46.4% |
| 56567 | New York Mills | 3,247 | $69,919 | $189,400 | $719 | 2.6% | 35.9% |
| 56571 | Ottertail | 1,761 | $83,500 | $316,900 | $732 | 3.0% | 44.6% |
| 56361 | Parkers Prairie | 2,590 | $69,896 | $219,800 | $792 | 3.3% | 37.0% |
| 56572 | Pelican Rapids | 5,900 | $83,631 | $291,600 | $412 | 4.6% | 42.9% |
| 56573 | Perham | 6,868 | $68,080 | $256,900 | $805 | 10.1% | 44.0% |
| 56576 | Richville | 858 | $73,523 | $360,800 | $925 | 4.0% | 46.2% |
| 56586 | Underwood | 1,798 | $82,333 | $283,500 | $1,021 | 2.8% | 44.9% |
| 56587 | Vergas | 1,299 | $83,203 | $336,800 | $810 | 2.5% | 47.9% |
| 56588 | Vining | 458 | $66,250 | $277,100 | $1,063 | 8.3% | 36.1% |