City

Perham, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Otter Tail County  ·  Minnesota

👥6,868Population
💰$68,080Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$256,900Median Home Value▼ 8% below avg
🎓44.0%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊10.1%Unemployment▲ 106% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.2%Hispanic: 8.6%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4%Race
White86.2%
Hispanic8.6%
Black1.1%
Asian0.1%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads44.0% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment10.1% ▲ 106% above avg
No HS Diploma93 (2.2%)
HS Graduate1,296 (30%)
Some College385 (8.9%)
Associates643 (14.9%)
Bachelors588 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree1,308 (30.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 30%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 30.3%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad30.0%
Some College8.9%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate30.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.1%Renter: 26.9%Tenure
Owner73.1%
Renter26.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,080 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$256,900 ▼ 8% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$805/mo
Total Housing Units3,632
Vacant Units938

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
61%
About Perham, MN

Perham is a city in Minnesota, located in Otter Tail County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,868 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.8 years.

Economically, Perham is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,080 is near the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Perham is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $256,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $805 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Perham is well-educated. 44.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in Perham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56573 6,868 $68,080 $256,900 $805 10.1% 44.0% 73.1%