ZIP Code 56537 - Fergus Falls Minnesota
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.
ZIP Code 56537 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Fergus Falls |
| Primary County | Otter Tail County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 19,870 |
| Area Code(s) | 218 |
| Current Time | CDT |
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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 4.9%.
| Population | 19,870 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 65 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,783 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $54,506 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $421,380 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95.83% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 83.06% |
56537 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,030 | 95.83% |
| Black | 365 | 1.94% |
| Hispanic | 289 | 1.54% |
| Asian | 87 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 44 | 0.23% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
56537 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,637 | 89.66% |
| Black | 138 | 4.69% |
| Hispanic | 125 | 4.25% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.68% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
56537 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 998 | 8.56% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,562 | 21.97% |
| High School Diploma | 2,997 | 25.7% |
| No High School Diploma | 123 | 1.05% |
| GED or Alternate | 472 | 4.05% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,927 | 16.53% |
| Associates Degree | 1,704 | 14.61% |
| Masters Degree | 561 | 4.81% |
| Professional Degree | 259 | 2.22% |
| Doctorate Degree | 58 | 0.5% |
56537 Geography
| Coordinates | 46.27695465, -96.09079742 |
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| Region | Fargo Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Fergus Falls, MN |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 306 Square Miles |
56537 Schools
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56537 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4a: -30F to -25F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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