Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Housing units in zip code 56537 with a mortgage: 3,483 (270 second mortgage, 722 home equity loan, 39 both second mortgage and home equity loan) Houses without a mortgage: 2,111
Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,128
Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $359
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2010:
This zip code:
16.3%
Whole state:
11.0%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2010:
Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages:
Lakes and reservoirs: Alkali Lake (A), Upper Lightning Lake (B), Rosvold Lake (C), Faunce Lake (D), Evans Lake (E), Larson Lake (F), Schmidt Lake (G), Sproul Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
3,051 married couples with children.
1,036 single-parent households (212 men, 824 women).
98.0% of residents of 56537 zip code speak English at home.
95.1% of residents speak Spanish at home (1% very well, 3% well, 96% not well).
5.8% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (36% very well, 41% well, 23% not well).
654.4% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (100% not well).
Foreign born population: 188 (1.0%) (71.3% of them are naturalized citizens)
This zip code:
1.0%
Whole state:
7.1%
Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:
Canada (23%)
Mexico (13%)
Russia (9%)
Germany (8%)
Korea (7%)
Other Northern Europe (6%)
Italy (6%)
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
2000 or later: 54
1990 to 1999: 115
1980 to 1989: 164
Before 1980: 123
Races in zip code 56537:
White population: 18,280 Black population: 136 American Indian population: 225 Asian population: 183 Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population: 43 Some other race population: 0 Two or more races population: 67 Hispanic or Latino population: 298
First ancestries reported:
German: 5,921
Norwegian: 5,780
Other groups: 976
Swedish: 836
American: 801
English: 734
Icelander: 659
Irish: 546
Nigerian: 390
Ukrainian: 312
Scandinavian: 306
Polish: 296
Slovak: 217
Finnish: 188
Danish: 164
French (except Basque): 137
Haitian: 135
Scottish: 128
Yugoslavian: 122
Scotch-Irish: 119
Dutch: 116
European: 108
French Canadian: 86
Northern European: 81
Czech: 79
Croatian: 78
Brazilian: 67
Belgian: 55
Italian: 53
Greek: 50
British: 42
Welsh: 30
Canadian: 29
Lebanese: 27
Arab: 27
Subsaharan African: 27
Russian: 19
West Indian (except Hispanic groups): 18
Romanian: 15
Swiss: 14
Luxemburger: 13
Czechoslovakian: 8
Liberian: 7
Slavic: 6
Portuguese: 5
Pennsylvania German: 4
Eastern European: 4
Austrian: 4
Jamaican: 4
Albanian: 2
African: 1
Major facilities with environmental interests located in this zip code:
OTTER TAIL POWER COMPANY HOOT LAKE PLANT (1012 WATER PLANT ROAD in FERGUS FALLS, MN)
AIR MAJOR (AIRS/AFS) AIR PROGRAM (Clean Air Markets Division Business System) STATE MASTER (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency permits and compilance tracking) - AIRS-2711100002, AIR PROGRAM, RCRAINFO-MND006961353, CESQG, RCRAINFO-MNT280010331, RCRAINFO-MNL2482, HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM, PCS-MN0002011, NPDES MAJOR, NPDES NON-MAJOR, PCS-MNG250043, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit, -, REFUSE DISPOSAL, RCRAINFO-MND006961353, TRANSPORTER, AFS-2711100002, AIR MAJOR, RCRIS-MND006961353, HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM, RCRIS-MNT280010331, CESQG, STATE-SW-211, REFUSE DISPOSAL CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT INVENTORY (Inventory of air pollution sources) USED OIL PROGRAM (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) TRI REPORTER (Tracking of toxic chemicals releasing facilities) Business SIC classification: ELECTRIC SERVICES Business NAICS classification: FOSSIL FUEL ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION. Organizations: OTTER TAIL COMPANY (CONTACT/OWNER)
, OTTER TAIL POWER CO/OTTER TAIL CORP (CONTACT/OWNER)
Alternative names: OTTER TAIL POWER CO., ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, OTTERTAIL POWER CO
OTTERTAIL COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT (23600 HIGHWAY 1 in FERGUS FALLS, MN)
STATE MASTER (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency permits and compilance tracking) - RCRAINFO-MND982625733, CESQG, RCRIS-MND982625733, (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) Business SIC classification: GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOPS Business NAICS classification: GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR. Organizations: OTTER TAIL CTY HWY DEPT (CONTACT/OWNER)
, OTTER TAIL COUNTY (CONTACT/OWNER)
Alternative names: OTTERTAIL CTY HWY DEPT
HEDAHLS AUTO PARTS (215 N TOWER RD in FERGUS FALLS, MN)
STATE MASTER (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency permits and compilance tracking) - RCRAINFO-MND985676758, CESQG, RCRIS-MND985676758, (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) Business SIC classification: MOTOR VEHICLE SUPPLIES AND NEW PARTS Business NAICS classification: AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES STORES. Organizations: HEDAHLS INC (CONTACT/OWNER)
, HEDAHL S (CONTACT/OWNER)
Alternative names: HEDAHLS AUTOMOTIVE CENTER
NELSON DODGE GMC (2228 COLLEGE WAY in FERGUS FALLS, MN)
STATE MASTER (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency permits and compilance tracking) - RCRAINFO-MND985675784, CESQG, RCRIS-MND985675784, SQG (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) Business SIC classification: MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS (NEW AND USED) Business NAICS classification: NEW CAR DEALERS. Organizations: BRENT AND LAUREL NELSON (CONTACT/OWNER)
Alternative names: FALLS AUTOMOTIVE INC
OLSON AUTO ELECTRIC SERVICE INC (217 WASHINGTON AVE W in FERGUS FALLS, MN)
STATE MASTER (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency permits and compilance tracking) - RCRAINFO-MND059664037, CESQG, RCRIS-MND059664037, (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) Business SIC classification: AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOPS Business NAICS classification: OTHER AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE. Organizations: RICK EICKHOLT (CONTACT/OWNER)
EGGUM J METALS AND RECYCLING (808 19TH ST S in FERGUS FALLS, MN)
STATE MASTER (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency permits and compilance tracking) - RCRAINFO-MND985713643, CESQG, RCRIS-MND985713643, (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) Business SIC classification: SCRAP AND WASTE MATERIALS Business NAICS classification: RECYCLABLE MATERIAL MERCHANT WHOLESALERS. Organizations: EGGUM JAMES (CONTACT/OWNER)
, J EGGUM METALS & RECYCLING (CONTACT/OWNER)
Alternative names: EGGUM METALS& RECYCLING
MINNESOTA VETERANS HOME-FERGUS FALLS (1821 PARK ST N in FERGUS FALLS, MN)
STATE MASTER (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency permits and compilance tracking) - RCRIS-MNS000103697, HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) Organizations: STATE OF MINNESOTA - VETERANS HOME BOARD (CONTACT/OWNER)
GREAT PLAINS NATURAL GAS CO (705 FIR AVE W in FERGUS FALLS, MN)
STATE MASTER (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency permits and compilance tracking) - RCRAINFO-148442064, HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM, RCRIS-MNS000103366, (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) Business SIC classification: MIXED, MANUFACTURED, OR LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS PRODUCTION AND/OR DISTRIBUTION Business NAICS classification: NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION.
FERGUS FALLS MEDICAL GROUP (615 S MILL ST in FERGUS FALLS, MN)
STATE MASTER (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency permits and compilance tracking) - RCRIS-MNR000110379, HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) Business SIC classification: OFFICES AND CLINICS OF DOCTORS OF MEDICINE Business NAICS classification: OFFICES OF PHYSICIANS (EXCEPT MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS).
FERGUS FALLS SMALL ENGINE & TRUCK CENTER (1628 COLLEGE WAY in FERGUS FALLS, MN)
STATE MASTER (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency permits and compilance tracking) - RCRAINFO-MNR000053801, CESQG, RCRIS-MNR000053801, (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) Business SIC classification: FARM AND GARDEN MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT Business NAICS classification: OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT STORES. Organizations: MARK HELBLING (CONTACT/OWNER)
Alternative names: FERGUS INTERNATIONAL SM ENG, LAKELAND POWER EQUIPMENT
FERGUS FALLS NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY (421 E CECIL AVE in FERGUS FALLS, MN)
STATE MASTER (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency permits and compilance tracking) - RCRAINFO-MND980681977, CESQG, RCRIS-MND980681977, Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification TRANSPORTER (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification Business SIC and NAICS classification: NATIONAL SECURITY Organizations: MINNESOTA STATE OF (CONTACT/OWNER)
, MINNESOTA DEPT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS (CONTACT/OWNER)
Alternative names: FERGUS FALLS TACC
ODIES AUTO BODY (24630 HIGHWAY 88 in FERGUS FALLS, MN)
STATE MASTER (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency permits and compilance tracking) - RCRAINFO-MND985705128, CESQG, RCRIS-MND985705128, (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) Business SIC classification: TOP, BODY, AND UPHOLSTERY REPAIR SHOPS AND PAINT SHOPS Business NAICS classification: AUTOMOTIVE BODY, PAINT, AND INTERIOR REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE. Organizations: ODEGARD DAVID E (CONTACT/OWNER)
, ODIE S AUTO BODY (CONTACT/OWNER)
PEBBLE LAKE AUTO REPAIR INC (3110 S PEBBLE LAKE RD in FERGUS FALLS, MN)
STATE MASTER (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency permits and compilance tracking) - RCRAINFO-MND038372421, CESQG, RCRIS-MND038372421, (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) Business SIC classification: GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOPS Business NAICS classification: GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR.
Fire-safe hotels and motels in zip code 56537:
Comfort Inn, 425 Western Ave N, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 , Phone: (218) 736-5787
Americinn Motel & Suites, 526 Western Ave N, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 , Phone: (800) 634-3444
Americ Inn Motel, 526 N Cleveland Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 , Phone: (218) 739-3900, Fax: (218) 739-3900
Days Inn, 610 Western Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 , Phone: (218) 739-3311
Best Western The Falls Inn & Suites, 925 Western Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 , Phone: (218) 739-2211
Super 8 Motel, 2454 College Way, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 , Phone: (800) 800-8000, Fax: (218) 739-3261
Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1.1%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1.7%
Most commonly used house heating fuel:
Bottled, tank, or LP gas (28%)
Utility gas (24%)
Electricity (24%)
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (11%)
Wood (7%)
Other fuel (2%)
Solar energy (1%)
No fuel used (1%)
Coal or coke (1%)
Population in 1990: 18,010. Population change in the 1990s: +1,044 (+5.8%).
Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
This state: 13,919
Northeast: 193
Midwest: 3,617
South: 361
West: 637
59% of the 56537 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 62% lived in this county. Out of people who lived in different counties, 50% lived in Minnesota.
Year Householders Moved Into Unit:
Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 349
Here:
19.0%
Minnesota:
12.1%
Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 202
Here:
17.7%
Minnesota:
8.5%
Students in private undergraduate colleges: 286
Here:
28.4%
Minnesota:
25.6%
Educational Attainment (%)
School Enrollment by Level of School (%)
Class of Workers (%)
Companies with federal contracts located in this zip code (FERGUS FALLS, MN):
EARTHGRAINS BAKING COMPANIES, (415 S MILL ST) : $467,780 in 12 contractsfrom 2000 to 2006
Contracts for Food Items For Resale, Bakery and Cereal Products, Meat, Poultry, and Fish by Defense Commissary Agency, Army, Defense Logistics Agency Signed by year:2000: $83,747; 2001: $0; 2002: $30,559; 2003: $0; 2004: $71,010; 2005: $198,521; 2006: $83,943.
Biggest contracts:
$91,915 with Defense Commissary Agency for Food Items For Resale. Signed on 2005-04-01. Completion date: 2005-08-31.
$83,943, same as above.Signed on 2006-01-01. Completion date: 2006-03-31.
$71,010, same as above.Signed on 2004-10-01. Completion date: 2005-02-28.
$55,188 with Army for Bakery and Cereal Products. Signed on 2000-05-04. Completion date: 2001-09-30.
OTTERTAIL COACHES INC (1116 N TOWER RD; small business) : $53,495 in 3 contractsfrom 2004 to 2005
$49,313 with Army for Passenger Motor Charter Service. Signed on 2005-02-03. Completion date: 2005-03-12.
$7,470 with Army for Motor Passenger Services. Taking place in ND. Signed on 2004-08-05. Completion date: 2004-08-20.
$-3,288 with Army for Passenger Motor Charter Service. Signed on 2005-02-25. Completion date: 2005-03-12.
COLE, WALLACE R DC (109 N MILL ST; small business) : $35,424 in 3 contractsfrom 2005 to 2006
$97,344 with Navy for Other Medical Services. Taking place in VA. Signed on 2005-10-20. Completion date: 2005-09-30.
$3,600, same as above.Signed on 2005-08-22. Completion date: 2005-09-30.
$-65,520, same as above.Signed on 2006-02-10. Completion date: 2005-09-30.
NELSON FORD-LINCOLN-MERCURY IN (712 FRONTIER DRIVE; small business)
$25,325 with Army for Vehicular Cab, Body, and Frame Structural Components. Signed on 2003-12-01. Completion date: 2004-01-05.
SHOREMASTER FABRIC, INCORPORAT (1605 FIRST AVENUE N; small business)
$23,500 with Army for Miscellaneous Prefabricated Structures. Taking place in TX. Signed on 2004-08-16. Completion date: 2004-08-04.
SKYVISION INC (1010 FRONTIER DR; small business) : $13,904 in 2 contractsfrom 2004 to 2005
$9,914 with Army for Miscellaneous Communication Equipment. Signed on 2005-07-08. Completion date: 2005-08-05.
$3,990 with Navy for Visible Record Equipment. Signed on 2004-06-24. Completion date: 2004-07-02.
KLAERS CORPORATION (526 WESTERN AVE; small business)
$6,829 with Army for Lodging - Hotel/Motel. Signed on 2005-09-30. Completion date: 2005-10-04.
RESTAURANT COMPANY, THE (623 FRONTIER DR; small business)
$3,130 with Army for Food Items For Resale. Signed on 2005-09-30. Completion date: 2005-10-04.
Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:
Health Care and Social Assistance: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (500-999 employees: 1 establishment)
Utilities: Electric Power Distribution (250-499: 1, 20-49: 2, 1-4: 1)