County ProfileMN
Otter Tail County
Population: 60,081 · 20 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
60,081
People
Median age
46.2
Housing
Total households
25,157
Income
Median household income
$72,255
Housing
Total housing units
36,698
Employment
Employment rate
57.8%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
28.3%
Healthcare
Insured population
94.4%
County details
Local time 02:17:26(CT)| Name | Otter Tail |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 20total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 19 Standard1 PO Box |
| Area code | 218 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 46.4057273, -95.7145815 |
| Land area | 1,971.6 sq miles(5,106.5 km²) |
Map of Otter Tail county, Minnesota with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Otter Tail County
Compare the largest cities in Otter Tail County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fergus Falls | 14,119 | $56,162 | 2ZIPs |
| Perham | 3,512 | $49,716 | 1ZIPs |
| Pelican Rapids | 2,577 | $63,917 | 1ZIPs |
| New York Mills | 1,294 | $56,875 | 1ZIPs |
| Parkers Prairie | 1,020 | $57,578 | 1ZIPs |
| Battle Lake | 857 | $59,375 | 1ZIPs |
| Henning | 854 | $45,500 | 1ZIPs |
| Ottertail | 629 | $80,500 | 1ZIPs |
| Underwood | 356 | $75,000 | 1ZIPs |
| Vergas | 348 | $72,917 | 1ZIPs |
| Deer Creek | 330 | $52,273 | 1ZIPs |
| Dalton | 215 | $68,659 | 1ZIPs |
| Bluffton | 210 | $100,417 | 1ZIPs |
| Dent | 173 | $52,500 | 1ZIPs |
| Elizabeth | 168 | $63,333 | 1ZIPs |
| Erhard | 132 | $63,125 | 1ZIPs |
| Richville | 77 | $56,250 | 1ZIPs |
| Clitherall | 62 | $57,750 | 1ZIPs |
| Vining | 62 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Otter Tail County
Review the most populated postal areas across Otter Tail County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56537 | Fergus Falls | $65,473 | 19,230 |
| 56573 | Perham | $68,770 | 7,066 |
| 56572 | Pelican Rapids | $79,475 | 5,747 |
| 56567 | New York Mills | $72,500 | 3,511 |
| 56515 | Battle Lake | $73,750 | 2,967 |
| 56361 | Parkers Prairie | $70,541 | 2,425 |
| 56551 | Henning | $63,750 | 2,256 |
| 56571 | Ottertail | $85,865 | 1,968 |
| 56586 | Underwood | $79,583 | 1,963 |
| 56528 | Dent | $79,500 | 1,669 |
| 56587 | Vergas | $88,000 | 1,454 |
| 56534 | Erhard | $70,694 | 1,189 |
| 56324 | Dalton | $82,917 | 1,000 |
| 56527 | Deer Creek | $64,375 | 916 |
| 56576 | Richville | $63,750 | 818 |
| 56524 | Clitherall | $95,938 | 681 |
| 56588 | Vining | $74,306 | 522 |
| 56518 | Bluffton | $71,250 | 377 |
| 56533 | Elizabeth | $67,250 | 312 |
| 56538 | Fergus Falls | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS