ZIP Code 56537 - Fergus Falls Minnesota

56537 Overview

ZIP Code 56537 is located in Fergus Falls Minnesota. Portions of 56537 are also in Carlisle Township and Aurdal Township and Aastad Township and Orwell Township and Dane Prairie Township and Fergus Falls Township and Buse Township and Friberg Township and Elizabeth Township and Western Township and Oscar Township and Tumuli Township and Tordenskjold Township. 56537 is entirely within Otter Tail County. Regionally, 56537 is located in the Fargo Area.

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ZIP Code 56537 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameFergus Falls
Primary CountyOtter Tail County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)19,870
Area Code(s)218
Current Time
CST

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56537 Demographics

56537 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 56537 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 56537 is White. The current unemployment level in 56537 is 2.8%.

Population19,870
Population Growth Rate0.00%
Population Density65 People per Square Mile
Total Households7,783
Percentage High Income Households2.2%
Median Household Income (2021)$54,506
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$421,380
Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024)2.8%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 95.83%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 83.06%

56537 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White18,03095.83%
Black3651.94%
Hispanic2891.54%
Asian870.46%
Native American440.23%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

56537 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White2,63789.66%
Black1384.69%
Hispanic1254.25%
Asian180.61%
Native American200.68%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander30.1%

56537 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College9988.56%
Bachelor Degree2,56221.97%
High School Diploma2,99725.7%
No High School Diploma1231.05%
GED or Alternate4724.05%
1 or More Years of College1,92716.53%
Associates Degree1,70414.61%
Masters Degree5614.81%
Professional Degree2592.22%
Doctorate Degree580.5%

56537 Geography

Coordinates46.27695465,-96.09079742
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 56537
RegionFargo Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaFergus Falls, MN
Time ZoneCentral Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area306 Square Miles

56537 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 4a: -30F to -25F
Average First Frost DateSeptember 21 - 31
Average Last Frost DateMay 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
Ecoregion51j - Alexandria Moraines and Detroit Lakes Outwash Plain

56537 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)-44173246555957463420431
Avg Max Temp (°F)16243654687681796956362251
Avg Precip (In.).93.571.371.642.673.793.443.122.232.011.14.5123.43

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