City

Ottertail, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Otter Tail County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,761Population
💰$83,500Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂59.6Median Age
🏠$316,900Median Home Value▲ 14% above avg
🎓44.6%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.8%Hispanic: 1.4%Asian: 0.7%Other: 1.9%Race
White94.8%
Hispanic1.4%
Asian0.7%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
9%
18–24
2%
25–44
17%
45–64
31%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads44.6% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (1%)
HS Graduate356 (25.1%)
Some College165 (11.6%)
Associates250 (17.6%)
Bachelors262 (18.5%)
Graduate Degree371 (26.2%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 25.1%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 18.5%Graduate: 26.2%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad25.1%
Some College11.6%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors18.5%
Graduate26.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.8%Renter: 11.2%Tenure
Owner88.8%
Renter11.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,500 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$316,900 ▲ 14% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$732/mo
Total Housing Units1,574
Vacant Units750

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
60%
About Ottertail, MN

Ottertail is a city in Minnesota, located in Otter Tail County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,761 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.6 years.

Economically, Ottertail is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,500 is near the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ottertail is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $316,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $732 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ottertail is well-educated. 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.78%).

Ottertail, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Ottertail
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56571 1,761 $83,500 $316,900 $732 3.0% 44.6% 88.8%