56501 ZIP Code – Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

ZIP code 56501 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, within Becker County with a population of approximately 18,085 residents. The median household income of $68,413 is near the Minnesota average and near the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $275,000, near the national average, with 70.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $913 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 75% single-family (decreasing), 18% apartments (increasing).

The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.8%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.4% is below the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 31.7%, above the national average. The population has a median age of 44.2, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 56511, 56578, 56521.

ZIP Code 56501 Data

Population 18,085
Median Household Income $68,413
Median Home Value $275,000
Median Rent $913
Median Age 44.2
Unemployment Rate 3.8%
Poverty Rate 9.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.7%
County Becker County
State Minnesota

ZIP 56501 vs. Minnesota vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 56501MN Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population18k6,53110k
Median Household Income$68k$77k$73k
Median Home Value$275k$223k$258k
Median Rent$913$954$1,088
Median Age44.243.243.2
Unemployment Rate3.8%4.0%5.0%
Poverty Rate9.4%9.9%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher31.7%26.4%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
56511 AUDUBON 1,937 $82,330
56578 ROCHERT 713 $89,688
56521 CALLAWAY 795 $65,625
56544 FRAZEE 5,683 $69,063
56587 VERGAS 1,203 $76,053