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Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Population: 9,869 · 2 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
9,869
People
Median age
41.6
Housing
Total households
4,455
Income
Median household income
$62,958
Housing
Total housing units
5,137
Employment
Employment rate
56.4%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
32.8%
Healthcare
Insured population
94.8%
City details
Local time 01:53:53(CT)
LocationDetroit Lakes, MN
Population (ZIP areas)17,784(sum of local ZIP code populations)
Total ZIP codes2total
ZIP codes (by type)
1 Standard1 PO Box
CountyBecker
Area code
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates46.8401108, -95.8273607
Land area186.9 sq miles(483,949,128 m²)

Map of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota with ZIP codes

Map of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota and ZIP codes

ZIP Codes in Detroit Lakes

Explore the ZIP codes that make up Detroit Lakes. Analyze key demographics and population stats for the region using the comprehensive table below.

ZIPType
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
56501Standard$70,03717,784
56502PO BOX

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP type legend

  • Standard: residential and business delivery areas
  • PO BOX: primarily post office boxes; population may be unavailable
  • Unique: high-volume organizations (universities, agencies, etc.)

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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