ZIP Code 56501 - Detroit Lakes Minnesota

56501 Overview

ZIP Code 56501 is located in Detroit Lakes Minnesota. Portions of 56501 are also in Detroit Township and Lake View Township and Shell Lake Township and Erie Township and Richwood Township and Lake Eunice Township and Height of Land Township and Dunn Township and Hamden Township and Audubon Township and Burlington Township and Holmesville Township and Toad Lake Township and Candor Township and Carsonville Township and Richwood and Rochert. 56501 is primarily within Becker County, with some portions in Otter Tail County. Regionally, 56501 is located in the Fargo Area.

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ZIP Code 56501 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameDetroit Lakes
Primary CountyBecker County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)18,085
Area Code(s)218
Current Time
11:10:43 AM
CST

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56501 Demographics

56501 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 56501 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 56501 is White. The current unemployment level in 56501 is 2.9%.

Population18,085
Population Growth Rate3.04%
Population Density79 People per Square Mile
Total Households7,153
Percentage High Income Households2.7%
Median Household Income (2021)$65,077
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$483,300
Current Unemployment Rate (January 2025)2.9%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 95.23%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 74.63%

56501 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White16,38495.23%
Black1030.6%
Hispanic1871.09%
Asian1610.94%
Native American3692.14%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

56501 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White2,09575.66%
Black351.26%
Hispanic491.77%
Asian200.72%
Native American56920.55%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander10.04%

56501 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College1,0029.29%
Bachelor Degree1,99618.5%
High School Diploma3,13929.09%
No High School Diploma1731.6%
GED or Alternate4273.96%
1 or More Years of College1,94918.06%
Associates Degree1,17010.84%
Masters Degree6676.18%
Professional Degree1851.71%
Doctorate Degree830.77%

56501 Geography

56501 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 3b: -35F to -30F
Average First Frost DateSeptember 11 - 20
Average Last Frost DateMay 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
Ecoregion51j - Alexandria Moraines and Detroit Lakes Outwash Plain

56501 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)-53163144535756463519330
Avg Max Temp (°F)16243654697680796955352151
Avg Precip (In.).76.571.141.562.884.3143.552.892.41.09.6225.76

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