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.
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ZIP 56501 vs. Minnesota vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 56501 | MN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18k | 6,531 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $68k | $77k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $275k | $223k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $913 | $954 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 43.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% | 9.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.7% | 26.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 56511 – Audubon
- 56578 – Rochert
- 56521 – Callaway
- 56544 – Frazee
- 56587 – Vergas
- 56554 – Lake Park
- 56569 – Ogema
- 56591 – White Earth
- 56573 – Perham
- 56572 – Pelican Rapids
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 |