City

Deer Creek, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Otter Tail County  ·  Minnesota

👥875Population
💰$61,607Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂38.5Median Age
🏠$192,400Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓36.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Hispanic: 2.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.7%Race
White95.0%
Hispanic2.7%
Asian0.1%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads36.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (2.1%)
HS Graduate169 (32.6%)
Some College56 (10.8%)
Associates92 (17.7%)
Bachelors122 (23.5%)
Graduate Degree69 (13.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 32.6%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 23.5%Graduate: 13.3%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad32.6%
Some College10.8%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors23.5%
Graduate13.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.5%Renter: 12.5%Tenure
Owner87.5%
Renter12.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,607 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$192,400 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units384
Vacant Units55

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
63%
About Deer Creek, MN

Deer Creek is a city in Minnesota, located in Otter Tail County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 875 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.5 years.

Economically, Deer Creek is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,607 is below the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Deer Creek is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $192,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Deer Creek is moderately educated. 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.97%).

Deer Creek, MN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Deer Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56527 875 $61,607 $192,400 $850 3.2% 36.8% 87.5%