Population & age
- Total population
- 19,870
- Median age
- 42.7
Fergus Falls, MN (56537)
Otter Tail County · Population 19,870
Fresh.Data current as of Apr 24, 2026
Fergus Falls, MN (ZIP 56537) sits in Otter Tail County. The page draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 27. Top health signal: Health Insurance comes in below the national average at 7.2%. NCES lists 12 schools serving the area, 12 non-charter. 6 colleges and universities serve the area, with median in-state tuition of $5,967. IRS data shows average household income (AGI) of $70,534, well above the ~$45K national average per return. BLS QCEW reports average annual pay of $52,013 per worker, roughly 21% below the US average. FEMA has issued 17 federal disaster declarations affecting this ZIP since 1965. Annual average temperature is just 41.7°F per NOAA's 1991–2020 Climate Normals — a notably cold-weather climate. Minnesota levies a graduated state income tax (top rate 9.85%); a household at the local median AGI of $70,534 would pay roughly $4,169/year before deductions. New residents arriving here predominantly come from Cass County, ND (IRS SOI Migration, 2022-2023). Healthcare access and school options both run strong here, giving residents a wide menu of providers and enrollment choices nearby. Notable: median household income $59,824, fair market rent of $990 for a two-bedroom, and a typical home value of $237,317, up 5.0% over the past year. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
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Demographics
Race & ethnicity
- White
- 92.2%
- Black
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Hispanic / Latino
- 1.7%
- Other / multi-racial
- 5.2%
Income & housing
- Median household income
- $59,824
- Median home value
- $197,600
Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)
- 27.0%
Employment
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%
Housing
- Owner-occupied
- 6,072(71.8%)
- Renter-occupied
- 2,381(28.2%)
- Vacant units
- 1,109
- Built (median)
- 1973
Commute
- Public transit
- 209(2.2%)
- Work from home
- 940(10.1%)
- Avg commute
- 13.9 min
Economic wellbeing
- Below poverty line
- 1,478(7.6%)
- Uninsured
- 100(0.5%)
Digital access
- Broadband access
- 7,112(84.1%)
- No broadband
- 1,341(15.9%)
Language & nativity
- Foreign-born
- 326(1.6%)
- Non-English at home
- 308(1.6%)
Fair Market Rent
Fresh.HUD SAFMR · May 1, 2026Studio
$680
/month
1 Bed
$750
/month
2 Bed
$990
/month
3 Bed
$1,380
/month
4 Bed
$1,440
/month
HUD Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of standard-quality rental housing in this area. FY2026 data.
Home values
Typical home value
$237,317
Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) · as of March 2026
Year-over-year change
+5.0%
vs. March 2025
5-year change
+32.2%
vs. March 2021
Metro area
Fergus Falls, MN
Metropolitan statistical area
Source: Zillow Research, ZHVI All Homes (SFR, Condo/Co-op) Time Series (zillow.com/research/data). Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) is copyrighted by Zillow, Inc.
New housing construction
New housing units permitted
89
Across 76 permitted buildings. Total construction value: $25.1M.
Single-family
71
80% of total units
Multifamily (2+ unit)
18
20% of total units
Single-family value
$21.8M
construction value
Multifamily value
$3.3M
construction value
Based on county-level data (2024).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (census.gov/construction/bps). Public domain. BPS reports annual residential building permits from local permit-issuing jurisdictions, aggregated to county. A permit reflects intent to build, not a completed unit — actual construction lags by 6-24 months for multifamily projects.
Income & tax statistics
Tax returns filed
9,120
Average AGI
$70,534
Avg property tax
$178
EITC participation
11.5%
Income distribution
- $1 – $25,00028.7% · 2,620
- $25,000 – $50,00022.8% · 2,080
- $50,000 – $75,00015.7% · 1,430
- $75,000 – $100,00011.2% · 1,020
- $100,000 – $200,00017.1% · 1,560
- $200,000 or more4.5% · 410
Avg mortgage interest
$253
Avg charitable contribution
$746
Avg capital gains
$2,246
Avg total income tax
—
Source: IRS Statistics of Income — Individual Income Tax Statistics by ZIP Code (irs.gov). Public domain. Dollar columns reported in thousands by the IRS; figures here display real dollars. Total ZCTA AGI for the area was $643.3M across all reported brackets.
Business & employment
Business establishments
639
Total employment
7,666
Annual payroll
$366.1M
Average annual pay
$47,761
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Business Patterns (census.gov). Public domain. ZBP covers establishments with paid employees; Census suppresses employment and payroll values when fewer employers operate in a ZIP than would protect their confidentiality.
Employment & wages
Average annual pay
$52,013
Average weekly wage
$1,000
Total employment
22,910
Total establishments
1,908
That is roughly 21% below the US national average of $65,470 per worker.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (bls.gov/cew). Public domain. QCEW is derived from state unemployment-insurance filings and covers ~95% of US jobs. Figures are county-level totals assigned to ZIPs whose primary county matches; small-employer cells are suppressed by BLS to protect employer confidentiality.
Unemployment
Unemployment rate
3.5%
That is 0.5 percentage points below the US national unemployment rate of about 4.0%.
Labor force
30,843
Employed
29,764
Unemployed
1,079
Based on Otter Tail County, MN data (2024).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (bls.gov/lau). Public domain. LAUS publishes monthly and annual labor-force estimates for every US county. Figures are county-level totals assigned to ZIPs whose primary county matches.
Banking access
FDIC-insured bank branches
12
Strong banking access
Multiple institutions and offices within easy reach of residents.
Total deposits
$814.3M
across all branches in this ZIP
Distinct institutions
11
different banks operating here
Top banks by deposits in this ZIP
- 1.Bell Bank$194.4M · 1 branch
- 2.FM Bank$187.7M · 1 branch
- 3.Wells Fargo Bank, National Association$127.5M · 1 branch
Based on FDIC-insured branch offices as of June 30, 2024.
Source: FDIC Summary of Deposits (fdic.gov). Annual June-30 snapshot of every FDIC-insured branch and the deposits booked there. Figures cover all institutions reporting a branch address in this ZIP.
Hospitals & healthcare facilities
Facilities located inside ZIP 56537 from CMS Provider Data. Star ratings reflect Overall Hospital Quality where applicable; “Not rated” means the facility didn't report enough measures to qualify.
Hospitals (2)
LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
★★★★★5.0
Acute Care Hospitals
Voluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency services
712 SOUTH CASCADE STREET, FERGUS FALLS, MN, 56537
COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL FERGUS FALLS
Not rated
Psychiatric
Government - State
1801 WEST ALCOTT AVENUE, FERGUS FALLS, MN, 56537
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Provider Data (data.cms.gov). Public domain.
Alternative-fuel stations
Public EV charging stations
4
Established EV charging
Multiple public charging stations across the ZIP — typical of mid-density suburban and small-urban areas with active EV adoption.
Level 2 ports
3
AC charging — workplace, retail, home
DC Fast ports
0
Highway-class fast charging
Charging networks
- CHARGELAB
- Non-Networked
- Tesla
- + 1 more network
Other
2
Biodiesel, E85, LNG, RD
Active public stations only. Snapshot taken 2026; AFDC's underlying registry refreshes continuously as stations open and close.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy via NREL (afdc.energy.gov). Per-ZIP counts of active public alternative-fuel stations (electric, hydrogen, propane, CNG, biodiesel, E85, LNG, renewable diesel) and EV charging-port totals.
Public libraries
Public-library outlets
2
Multiple library outlets
Several public-library outlets within the ZIP, giving residents real choice in branch hours, programming, and walk-in distance.
Buildings
1
1 central
Avg hours / week
37.1
across outlets in this ZIP
Avg square feet
26,000
per outlet
Outlets in this ZIP
- 1.Viking-Bookmobiles
- 2.Fergus Falls Public Library
Includes 1 bookmobile — service location varies; check the system's schedule.
Public libraries provide free WiFi, computer access, children's programming, job-seeking resources, and meeting space — community infrastructure beyond books. FY2023 outlet inventory from the federal Public Libraries Survey.
Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services (imls.gov). Per-ZIP counts of active public-library outlets — central buildings, branches, and bookmobiles — operated by federally reporting library systems.
Federal Disaster Declarations
Federally Declared Disasters
17
Date Range
1965–2020
Most Recent Declaration
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Biological — declared April 7, 2020 (DR-4531)
Incident period: January 20, 2020 – May 11, 2023
Top Incident Types
- Flood7 (41%)
- Severe Storm5 (29%)
- Biological2 (12%)
- Tornado1 (6%)
- Hurricane1 (6%)
- Other1 (6%)
Individual Assistance
8
Direct help to disaster survivors
Households Program
1
Housing & temporary lodging support
Public Assistance
16
Repair of public facilities & roads
Hazard Mitigation
4
Funding to reduce future disaster risk
FEMA declares disasters at the county level; counts here include every federally declared disaster touching any county that overlaps this ZIP. Statewide declarations and pre-1964 records without county granularity are excluded. Program flags reflect which FEMA assistance categories were activated (Individual Assistance, Households, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation). Source: fema.gov/openfema. Public domain.
Climate
30-year averages (1991-2020) from the nearest GHCN-D weather station. Temperature and precipitation values reflect typical annual conditions, not any single year.
Avg. temperature
41.7°F
31.8° – 51.5°
Annual precipitation
24.8"
Annual snowfall
49.6"
Heating · cooling days
8,936.5 · 477.6
Annual base 65°F
Nearest station: ROTHSAY, MN US, 16.9 miles from the centroid of Fergus Falls, MN (ZIP 56537)
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals (ncei.noaa.gov). Public domain.
Community health profile
Years of potential life lost (per 100K)
6,919
That is roughly 1,281 years per 100,000 below the national county median (~8,200).
Premature death is the headline composite outcome CHR reports — age-adjusted, all-cause, before age 75.
Fair or poor health
17%
of adults self-report
Poor physical health days
3.5
avg per adult per month
Poor mental health days
5.0
avg per adult per month
Uninsured
6.6%
of residents under 65
Primary care MDs
53
per 100,000 residents
Preventable hospital stays
1,570
per 100K Medicare enrollees
Food environment (0-10)
8.7
10 = best access & security
Exercise access
51%
residents near a facility
Flu vaccinated
48%
of Medicare enrollees
Low birth weight (under 2,500 g) accounts for 5.9% of live births in this county — an early-life health input that downstream outcomes track against.
Based on Otter Tail data (2025 CHR release).
Source: County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (countyhealthrankings.org). Annual release. Underlying source datasets vary by measure (CDC BRFSS, NCHS Vital Statistics, AHA, USDA Food Environment Atlas, and others). Figures are county-level and assigned to every ZIP whose primary county matches.
Food access
Food access status
Moderate food access challenges
23.4% of Otter Tail County, MN residents live more than 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural) from the nearest supermarket.
Grocery stores
0.19
per 1,000 residents
Supercenters & clubs
—
per 1,000 residents
SNAP-authorized stores
0.67
accepting food benefits
Fast-food restaurants
0.61
per 1,000 residents
Among low-income residents, 6.0% are low-access — those without a supermarket within 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural).
Per-1,000 figures show how many of each store type exist in Otter Tail County, MN for every 1,000 residents. Higher grocery and supercenter density usually means easier access to fresh food; higher convenience-store-only density (with low grocery rate) often signals a food swamp.
Source: USDA Economic Research Service, Food Environment Atlas (ers.usda.gov). County-level metrics fanned to ZIP via the primary county in the Census ZCTA-county relationship file. Variable years differ per family (stores ~2020, low-access ~2019).
Safety
FBI publishes crime data at the county level. Numbers below cover the primary county that contains this ZIP. Rates are per 100,000 residents in the area covered by reporting agencies.
Violent crime rate
—
per 100K residents · 25 reports
Property crime rate
—
per 100K residents · 150 reports
Homicide
0
Robbery
0
Burglary
28
Vehicle theft
5
County-level data for Otter Tail (2024)
Source: U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, Uniform Crime Reporting Program (cde.ucr.cjis.gov). Public domain. Coverage varies by reporting agency; areas with partial agency coverage may understate true crime totals.
Who’s moving in and out
Net migration (2022-2023)
▼−89 people
−238 households • −$4.5M net AGI flow
Moved in
1,658households
2,938 people • $114.4M AGI
Moved out
1,896households
3,027 people • $118.9M AGI
Where new residents came from
- Cass County, ND — 133 households
- Becker County, MN — 120 households
- Wadena County, MN — 89 households
- Clay County, MN — 72 households
- Hennepin County, MN — 65 households
Where departing residents went
- Cass County, ND — 191 households
- Clay County, MN — 111 households
- Becker County, MN — 110 households
- Hennepin County, MN — 86 households
- Douglas County, MN — 71 households
Incoming households reported an average AGI of $68,992 versus departing households' $62,721.
Source: U.S. Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income, Migration Data (irs.gov). Public domain. Migration is measured by year-over-year changes in the address on individual tax returns; figures are county-level totals attributed to ZIPs whose primary county matches. Foreign migration contributes to inflow/outflow totals but does not appear in the top-county lists. Small flows are suppressed by IRS to protect taxpayer confidentiality.
Taxes & benefits in Minnesota
State-level rules that apply to every resident of ZIP 56537. Numbers reflect the most recent published year per source.
Tax rates
Income tax
9.85%
graduated · 3 brackets
Sales tax (combined)
8.14%
State 6.88% · avg local 1.26%
Property tax (effective)
1.04%
Median $1,545/year
Tax burden rank
47 of 50
12.30% of personal income
For ZIP 56537: At this ZIP's median AGI of $70,534, the estimated state income tax (before deductions) runs about $4,169 per year. Applied to this ZIP's typical home value of $237,317, that works out to roughly $2,474/year in property tax.
Paid family leave
Program
Minnesota Paid Leave
Mandatory (state-run insurance)
Max weeks/year
20
Parental
12wk
Max weekly benefit
$1,423
Replacement: 90% to 0.5x SAWW + 66% to 1.0x SAWW + 55% above · job protection
Safety net
SNAP eligibility
165% FPL
Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (raises gross income limit above federal 130% floor). No asset test.
Sources: Tax Foundation (state tax rates & brackets), Bipartisan Policy Center (paid family leave), USDA FNS (SNAP categorical eligibility).
Other ZIPs near 56537
Nearby ZIPs by distance
56533 (Elizabeth, 8.8 mi) · 56324 (Dalton, 11.7 mi) · 56543 (Foxhome, 11.7 mi) · 56586 (Underwood, 12.8 mi) · 56534 (Erhard, 14 mi) · 56522 (Campbell, 17.3 mi)
Compare ZIP-level stats — population, schools, housing, climate — across nearby areas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA basemap.
Data sources used on this page
SourcesFresh.CDC PLACES · Apr 24, 2026Fresh.NCES CCD via Urban Institute EDP · Apr 27, 2026Fresh.HUD SAFMR · May 1, 2026
All data on this page is sourced from federal government datasets · Not AI-generated · Methodology
Health profile
Crude prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES, derived from BRFSS small-area modeling. Population-level figures only.
Obesity
34.4%
Tracks close to the 33.0% national rate.
High Blood Pressure
32.6%
Tracks close to the 32.0% national rate.
Depression
24.1%
2.1pp above the 22.0% national rate.
Annual Checkup
75.8%
Tracks close to the 76.0% national rate.
Health Insurance
7.2%
5.8pp below the 13.0% national rate.
Diabetes
11.7%
Tracks close to the 11.0% national rate.
Schools in this ZIP
12 schools serve this ZIP, including 12 non-charter.
| School | Type | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| IQ ACADEMY MINNESOTA | Public | 0–12 | 759 |
| Kennedy Middle School | Public | 5–8 | 752 |
| Kennedy High School | Public | 9–12 | 638 |
| CLEVELAND ELEMENTARY | Public | 2–4 | 359 |
| ADAMS ELEMENTARY | Public | 1–2 | 251 |
Showing top 5 by enrollment. 7 more schools serve this ZIP.
Schools listed from NCES Common Core of Data via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal.
Fresh.NCES CCD via Urban Institute EDP · Apr 27, 2026Colleges & universities nearby
Colleges in this area
6
Median in-state tuition
$5,967
Median earnings (10 yr)
$45,591
- 2-Year
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Fergus Falls, MN · 56537
- In-state tuition
- $5,908
- Out-of-state tuition
- $5,908
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- 46.5%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $45,591
- Median student debt
- $12,000
- 4-Year
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN · 56563
- In-state tuition
- $10,428
- Out-of-state tuition
- $10,428
- Acceptance rate
- 58.8%
- Graduation rate
- 56.0%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $50,527
- Median student debt
- $20,000
- 4-Year
Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN · 56562
- In-state tuition
- $31,170
- Out-of-state tuition
- $31,170
- Acceptance rate
- 62.6%
- Graduation rate
- 66.3%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $59,317
- Median student debt
- $26,847
- 2-Year
White Earth Tribal and Community College
Mahnomen, MN · 56557
- In-state tuition
- $5,490
- Out-of-state tuition
- $5,490
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- 18.8%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $18,044
- Median student debt
- —
- 2-Year
M State - Detroit Lakes Campus
Detroit Lakes, MN · 56501
- In-state tuition
- $5,825
- Out-of-state tuition
- $5,825
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- —
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $45,591
- Median student debt
- $12,000
- 2-Year
M State - Moorhead Campus
Moorhead, MN · 56560
- In-state tuition
- $6,026
- Out-of-state tuition
- $6,026
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- —
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $45,591
- Median student debt
- $12,000
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (collegescorecard.ed.gov). Public domain data. Earnings figures reflect median earnings 10 years after entry for federally-aided students.
What these numbers say together
Fergus Falls, MN (ZIP 56537) sits in Otter Tail County. The page draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 27. Top health signal: Health Insurance comes in below the national average at 7.2%. NCES lists 12 schools serving the area, 12 non-charter. 6 colleges and universities serve the area, with median in-state tuition of $5,967. IRS data shows average household income (AGI) of $70,534, well above the ~$45K national average per return. BLS QCEW reports average annual pay of $52,013 per worker, roughly 21% below the US average. FEMA has issued 17 federal disaster declarations affecting this ZIP since 1965. Annual average temperature is just 41.7°F per NOAA's 1991–2020 Climate Normals — a notably cold-weather climate. Minnesota levies a graduated state income tax (top rate 9.85%); a household at the local median AGI of $70,534 would pay roughly $4,169/year before deductions. New residents arriving here predominantly come from Cass County, ND (IRS SOI Migration, 2022-2023). Healthcare access and school options both run strong here, giving residents a wide menu of providers and enrollment choices nearby. Notable: median household income $59,824, fair market rent of $990 for a two-bedroom, and a typical home value of $237,317, up 5.0% over the past year. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
These two readings tell a consistent story. Strong access numbers usually correlate with denser provider networks, and a high school count signals the population base that supports them. Reading them together: a household weighing this ZIP for a multi-year stay can expect both healthcare and education infrastructure to keep pace.
One concrete reading worth keeping: Depression prevalence sits higher the national rate at 24.1%. Each figure on this page links to the original federal dataset with its retrieval date — this synthesis is a reading, not a substitute for the underlying records.
Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 56537
What is the obesity rate in ZIP 56537?
34.4%, which is 1.4 percentage points above the national average of 33.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the depression rate in ZIP 56537?
24.1%, which is 2.1 percentage points above the national average of 22.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the high blood pressure rate in ZIP 56537?
32.6%, which is 0.6 percentage points above the national average of 32.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
How many schools are in ZIP 56537?
12 schools serve this ZIP, including 12 public schools (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 27, 2026). No charter schools are listed in this ZIP by NCES CCD.
Does ZIP 56537 have charter schools?
No charter schools are listed in ZIP 56537 by NCES CCD (retrieved Apr 27, 2026).
Are there high schools in ZIP 56537?
Yes, 5 high schools serve this ZIP: Iq Academy Minnesota, Kennedy High School, Fergus Falls Area Learning Center, and 2 more. (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 27, 2026).
What is the population of ZIP 56537?
19,870 people live in ZIP 56537, with a median age of 42.7 (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the median household income in ZIP 56537?
$59,824 per year (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
Is ZIP 56537 mostly renters or homeowners?
In ZIP 56537, 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.2% are renter-occupied (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
How do people commute in ZIP 56537?
In ZIP 56537, 10.1% of workers work from home. Public transit is used by 2.2% of commuters (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP 56537?
7.6% of the population in ZIP 56537 lives below the federal poverty line (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What percentage of households in ZIP 56537 have broadband internet?
84.1% of households in ZIP 56537 have broadband internet access (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the typical home value in ZIP 56537?
The typical home value in ZIP 56537 is $237,317, up 5.0% from a year ago (Zillow Home Value Index, retrieved May 1, 2026).
Are home values rising or falling in ZIP 56537?
Home values are up 5.0% over the past year and up 32.2% over the past five years (Zillow Home Value Index, retrieved May 1, 2026).
What is the average household income in ZIP 56537?
The average Adjusted Gross Income reported on tax returns from ZIP 56537 (Fergus Falls, MN) is $70,534 per return (IRS SOI Tax Year 2022, retrieved May 2, 2026).
How much do homeowners pay in property tax in ZIP 56537?
Tax returns from ZIP 56537 report an average of $178 per return in real-estate tax deductions (IRS SOI Tax Year 2022, retrieved May 2, 2026).
What percentage of residents in ZIP 56537 earn over $200,000?
4.5% of tax returns from ZIP 56537 (Fergus Falls, MN) report Adjusted Gross Income of $200,000 or more (IRS SOI Tax Year 2022, retrieved May 2, 2026).
How many businesses are in ZIP 56537?
As of 2022, 639 business establishments operated in ZIP 56537 employing 7,666 workers (Census ZIP Business Patterns, retrieved May 3, 2026).
What is the average salary in ZIP 56537?
The average annual pay across all local establishments in ZIP 56537 is $47,761, based on Census ZIP Business Patterns 2022 data (retrieved May 3, 2026).
How vulnerable is ZIP 56537 to disasters and public health emergencies?
According to the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (2022), ZIP 56537 ranks in the 51th percentile nationally for social vulnerability — a high vulnerability profile (retrieved May 3, 2026).
What is the biggest vulnerability factor in ZIP 56537?
Housing Type & Transportation is the highest-scoring CDC SVI theme for ZIP 56537, ranking in the 72th percentile nationally (CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022, retrieved May 3, 2026).
How many federally declared disasters has ZIP 56537 experienced?
FEMA has recorded 17 federal disaster declarations affecting ZIP 56537 between 1965–2020 (FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations, retrieved May 3, 2026).
What kinds of disasters most often hit ZIP 56537?
Flood is the most common federally declared disaster type affecting ZIP 56537, accounting for 7 of 17 declarations (41%, FEMA OpenFEMA, retrieved May 3, 2026).
What was the most recent disaster declared for ZIP 56537?
The most recent FEMA disaster declaration affecting ZIP 56537 was "COVID-19 PANDEMIC" — a biological declared in 2020 (DR-4531) (FEMA OpenFEMA, retrieved May 3, 2026).
What colleges are near ZIP 56537?
6 colleges and universities are listed near ZIP 56537 by the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, including Minnesota State Community And Technical College, Minnesota State University Moorhead, and Concordia College At Moorhead (retrieved May 2, 2026).
What is the average tuition at colleges near ZIP 56537?
Median in-state tuition across 6 nearby institutions is $5,967 (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).
What do graduates earn from colleges near ZIP 56537?
Graduates of nearby colleges earn a median of $45,591 ten years after entry (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).
What is the climate like in ZIP 56537?
ZIP 56537 has an average annual temperature of 41.7°F and 24.8" of annual precipitation based on the ROTHSAY, MN US weather station 16.9 miles from the ZIP centroid (NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, retrieved May 8, 2026).
What hospitals are in ZIP 56537?
2 hospitals are located in ZIP 56537 1 is rated by CMS, with an average overall rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars (CMS Hospital Compare, 2024).
What taxes apply in ZIP 56537?
Minnesota has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 9.85%. Households at the local median AGI of $70,534 would pay roughly $4,169 in state income tax annually (estimated, before deductions). Combined sales tax: 8.14% (Tax Foundation 2025).
Does Minnesota have paid family leave?
Minnesota runs an active paid family leave program (Minnesota Paid Leave) offering up to 20 weeks of paid leave per year, with a maximum weekly benefit of $1,423 (Bipartisan Policy Center 2026).
What data is available for ZIP 56537?
This page covers health outcomes from CDC PLACES (40 metrics), school information from NCES CCD (12 schools), demographics from the Census ACS 5-Year (2022), home values from the Zillow Home Value Index, colleges from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6 institutions), income & tax statistics from the IRS SOI (Tax Year 2022), local business & employment from Census ZIP Business Patterns (2022), social vulnerability scores from the CDC/ATSDR SVI (2022), federal disaster declarations from FEMA OpenFEMA (17 on record), climate normals from NOAA NCEI (1991-2020), county-level crime data from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024), hospitals from CMS Hospital Compare, and state-level tax rates from the Tax Foundation. Data is refreshed on Mubboo's standard schedule.
How current is this data?
Health data retrieved Apr 24, 2026 from CDC PLACES. School data retrieved Apr 27, 2026 from NCES CCD. Demographics retrieved Apr 30, 2026 from Census ACS 5-Year (2022). Home values retrieved May 1, 2026 from Zillow Research. College data retrieved May 2, 2026 from U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard. Income & tax statistics retrieved May 2, 2026 from IRS SOI (Tax Year 2022). Business & employment retrieved May 3, 2026 from Census ZBP (2022). Social vulnerability scores retrieved May 3, 2026 from CDC/ATSDR SVI (2022). Federal disaster declarations retrieved May 3, 2026 from FEMA OpenFEMA (17 on record). Climate normals retrieved May 8, 2026 from NOAA NCEI (1991-2020). County-level crime data retrieved May 4, 2026 from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024). State-level tax rates retrieved 2026-05-05 15:58:22.284+00 from the Tax Foundation.
Other ZIPs near 56537
Nearby ZIPs by distance
56533 (Elizabeth, 8.8 mi) · 56324 (Dalton, 11.7 mi) · 56543 (Foxhome, 11.7 mi) · 56586 (Underwood, 12.8 mi) · 56534 (Erhard, 14 mi) · 56522 (Campbell, 17.3 mi)
Compare ZIP-level stats — population, schools, housing, climate — across nearby areas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA basemap.
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Data refreshed via Mubboo's ETL pipeline; oldest source on this page retrieved Apr 24, 2026.
Social Vulnerability Index
Overall SVI
51st percentile
High Vulnerability
Based on 7 census tracts, population 19,871
Vulnerability Themes
Households Without Vehicle
685
Limited English Speakers
16
Persons with Disability
3,507
Without HS Diploma
742
Without Health Insurance
857
Adults Age 65+
4,508
The Social Vulnerability Index uses U.S. Census data to identify communities most at risk during public health emergencies and natural disasters. Higher percentiles indicate greater vulnerability. Tract-level scores are aggregated to this ZCTA via Census 2020 ZCTA→Tract crosswalk, weighted by land-area share. Source: atsdr.cdc.gov. Public domain.