ZIP Code 56527 - Deer Creek Minnesota
Overview
ZIP Code 56527 is located in Deer Creek Minnesota. Portions of 56527 are also in Deer Creek Township and Inman Township and Oak Valley Township and Compton Township and Leaf Lake Township. 56527 is entirely within Otter Tail County. Regionally, 56527 is located in the Fargo Area.
ZIP Code 56527 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Deer Creek |
| Primary County | Otter Tail County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 895 |
| Area Code(s) | 218 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 56527 Map
56527 Demographics
56527 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Minnesota based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 56527 is White. The current unemployment level in 56527 is 4.9%.
| Population | 895 |
| Population Growth Rate | 13.98% |
| Population Density | 16 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 318 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $52,955 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $137,420 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 97.56% |
56527 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 919 | 97.56% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 2.34% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
56527 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 26 | 5.69% |
| Bachelor Degree | 35 | 7.66% |
| High School Diploma | 211 | 46.17% |
| No High School Diploma | 13 | 2.84% |
| GED or Alternate | 24 | 5.25% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 100 | 21.88% |
| Associates Degree | 40 | 8.75% |
| Masters Degree | 6 | 1.31% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2 | 0.44% |
56527 Geography
| Coordinates | 46.38226318, -95.31337738 |
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| Region | Fargo Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Fergus Falls, MN |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 55 Square Miles |
56527 Schools
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56527 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4a: -30F to -25F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 51l - Wadena/Todd Drumlins and Osakis Till Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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