ZIP Code 56573 - Perham Minnesota
Overview
ZIP Code 56573 is located in Perham Minnesota. Portions of 56573 are also in Richville and Corliss Township and Perham Township and Pine Lake Township (Otter Tail County) and Gorman Township and Edna Township and Rush Lake Township and Butler Township and Homestead Township and Otto Township and Dead Lake Township. 56573 is entirely within Otter Tail County. Regionally, 56573 is located in the Fargo Area.
ZIP Code 56573 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Perham |
| Primary County | Otter Tail County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 6,733 |
| Area Code(s) | 218 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 56573 Map
56573 Demographics
56573 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 56573 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 56573 is White. The current unemployment level in 56573 is 4.9%.
| Population | 6,733 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.56% |
| Population Density | 43 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,609 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $63,065 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $536,720 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 93.08% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 80.97% |
56573 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,011 | 93.08% |
| Black | 55 | 0.85% |
| Hispanic | 380 | 5.88% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.03% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
56573 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,213 | 84.94% |
| Black | 26 | 1.82% |
| Hispanic | 163 | 11.41% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.98% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.14% |
56573 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 227 | 5.67% |
| Bachelor Degree | 589 | 14.7% |
| High School Diploma | 1,501 | 37.47% |
| No High School Diploma | 63 | 1.57% |
| GED or Alternate | 142 | 3.54% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 714 | 17.82% |
| Associates Degree | 564 | 14.08% |
| Masters Degree | 116 | 2.9% |
| Professional Degree | 73 | 1.82% |
| Doctorate Degree | 17 | 0.42% |
56573 Geography
| Coordinates | 46.61689377, -95.54627228 |
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| Region | Fargo Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Fergus Falls, MN |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 156 Square Miles |
56573 Schools
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56573 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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