ZIP Code 56572 - Pelican Rapids Minnesota
Overview
ZIP Code 56572 is located in Pelican Rapids Minnesota. Portions of 56572 are also in Norwegian Grove Township and Pelican Township (Otter Tail County) and Lida Township and Scambler Township and Dunn Township and Erhards Grove Township and Cormorant Township and Maplewood Township and Tansem Township and Trondhjem Township. 56572 is primarily within Otter Tail County, with some portions in Becker County and Clay County. Regionally, 56572 is located in the Fargo Area.
ZIP Code 56572 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Pelican Rapids |
| Primary County | Otter Tail County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 5,854 |
| Area Code(s) | 218 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 56572 Map
56572 Demographics
56572 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 56572 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 56572 is White. The current unemployment level in 56572 is 4.9%.
| Population | 5,854 |
| Population Growth Rate | 7.09% |
| Population Density | 30 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,259 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $70,026 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $345,110 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 76.95% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 52.67% |
56572 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,833 | 76.95% |
| Black | 246 | 3.92% |
| Hispanic | 1,054 | 16.78% |
| Asian | 133 | 2.12% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.24% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
56572 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 474 | 54.17% |
| Black | 126 | 14.4% |
| Hispanic | 257 | 29.37% |
| Asian | 14 | 1.6% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.46% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
56572 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 292 | 8.8% |
| Bachelor Degree | 648 | 19.53% |
| High School Diploma | 928 | 27.97% |
| No High School Diploma | 45 | 1.36% |
| GED or Alternate | 168 | 5.06% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 567 | 17.09% |
| Associates Degree | 351 | 10.58% |
| Masters Degree | 211 | 6.36% |
| Professional Degree | 88 | 2.65% |
| Doctorate Degree | 20 | 0.6% |
56572 Geography
| Coordinates | 46.60734177, -96.08860016 |
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| Cities/Towns in 56572 | |
| Region | Fargo Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Fergus Falls, MN Fargo, ND-MN |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 193 Square Miles |
56572 Schools
56572 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 | 51j - Alexandria Moraines and Detroit Lakes Outwash Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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