City

Pelican Rapids, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Otter Tail County  ·  Minnesota

👥5,900Population
💰$83,631Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂50.1Median Age
🏠$291,600Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓42.9%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.1%Hispanic: 13.1%Black: 3.8%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.5%Race
White78.1%
Hispanic13.1%
Black3.8%
Asian0.4%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads42.9% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma243 (5.9%)
HS Graduate1,156 (27.9%)
Some College431 (10.4%)
Associates537 (13%)
Bachelors572 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree1,203 (29%)

Education

No HS: 5.9%HS Grad: 27.9%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 29%Edu
No HS5.9%
HS Grad27.9%
Some College10.4%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate29.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.9%Renter: 19.1%Tenure
Owner80.9%
Renter19.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,631 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$291,600 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$412/mo
Total Housing Units4,191
Vacant Units1,820

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
62%
About Pelican Rapids, MN

Pelican Rapids is a city in Minnesota, located in Otter Tail County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,900 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.1 years.

Economically, Pelican Rapids is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,631 is near the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Pelican Rapids is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $291,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $412 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pelican Rapids is well-educated. 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (78.12%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pelican Rapids
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56572 5,900 $83,631 $291,600 $412 4.6% 42.9% 80.9%