ZIP Code 56528 - Dent Minnesota
Overview
ZIP Code 56528 is located in Dent Minnesota. Portions of 56528 are also in Star Lake Township and Edna Township and Dora Township and Dead Lake Township and Maine Township. 56528 is entirely within Otter Tail County. Regionally, 56528 is located in the Fargo Area.
ZIP Code 56528 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Dent |
| Primary County | Otter Tail County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,721 |
| Area Code(s) | 218 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 56528 Map
56528 Demographics
56528 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 56528 is White. The current unemployment level in 56528 is 4.9%.
| Population | 1,721 |
| Population Growth Rate | 5.65% |
| Population Density | 22 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 692 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $67,353 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $423,240 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 98.68% |
56528 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,713 | 98.68% |
| Black | 2 | 0.12% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 0.58% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.17% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.46% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
56528 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 87 | 7.92% |
| Bachelor Degree | 218 | 19.84% |
| High School Diploma | 378 | 34.39% |
| No High School Diploma | 4 | 0.36% |
| GED or Alternate | 31 | 2.82% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 211 | 19.2% |
| Associates Degree | 112 | 10.19% |
| Masters Degree | 37 | 3.37% |
| Professional Degree | 16 | 1.46% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5 | 0.45% |
56528 Geography
| Coordinates | 46.53115845, -95.80130768 |
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| Region | Fargo Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Fergus Falls, MN |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 78 Square Miles |
56528 Schools
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56528 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 3b: -35F to -30F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 51j - Alexandria Moraines and Detroit Lakes Outwash Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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