City

Parkers Prairie, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Otter Tail County  ·  Minnesota

👥2,590Population
💰$69,896Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$219,800Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓37.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.6%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 1.3%Other: 1.7%Race
White95.6%
Hispanic1.2%
Black1.3%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
23%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads37.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.2%)
HS Graduate670 (39.1%)
Some College130 (7.6%)
Associates275 (16.1%)
Bachelors432 (25.2%)
Graduate Degree202 (11.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 39.1%Some College: 7.6%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 25.2%Graduate: 11.8%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad39.1%
Some College7.6%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors25.2%
Graduate11.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.9%Renter: 15.2%Tenure
Owner84.9%
Renter15.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,896 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$219,800 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$792/mo
Total Housing Units1,221
Vacant Units244

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
65%
About Parkers Prairie, MN

Parkers Prairie is a city in Minnesota, located in Otter Tail County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,590 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Parkers Prairie is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,896 is near the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Parkers Prairie is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $219,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $792 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Parkers Prairie is moderately educated. 37.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.6%).

Parkers Prairie, MN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Parkers Prairie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56361 2,590 $69,896 $219,800 $792 3.3% 37.0% 84.9%