ZIP code 56551
Where is ZIP code 56551?
Henning, Minnesota
Otter Tail County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 56551 belongs to Henning, Minnesota in Otter Tail County. 56551 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 218. About 2,387 people live in the 56551 area, where the median household income is $63,750. The closest ZIP codes are 56527 (Deer Creek, 5.5 mi northeast), 56588 (Vining, 9.3 mi southwest) and 56571 (Ottertail, 9.9 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 56551 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Henning |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Otter Tail County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 218 |
| Coordinates | 46.3256, -95.3852 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 565 |
Population and income in 56551
| Population | 2,387 · higher than 57% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 23 · lower than 53% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 49.1 years · higher than 80% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $63,750 · lower than 81% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $36,315 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 26% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $238,200 · higher than 52% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $812 a month |
| Housing units | 1,398 |
| Households | 1,034 (2.27 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 80% / 20% |
| Land area | 105.24 sq mi (plus 7.94 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56551. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 56551
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56527 | Deer Creek, MN | 5.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 56588 | Vining, MN | 9.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 56571 | Ottertail, MN | 9.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 56524 | Clitherall, MN | 12.2 mi W | Standard |
| 56361 | Parkers Prairie, MN | 12.2 mi S | Standard |
| 56518 | Bluffton, MN | 13.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 56482 | Wadena, MN | 14.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 56515 | Battle Lake, MN | 15.7 mi W | Standard |
| 56567 | New York Mills, MN | 15.9 mi N | Standard |
| 56453 | Hewitt, MN | 16 mi E | Standard |
| 56437 | Bertha, MN | 17.5 mi E | Standard |
| 56354 | Miltona, MN | 18.9 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 56551 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 56551
123 MAIN ST
HENNING MN 56551
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Almora: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (56551-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 56551?
- 56551 is a Henning, Minnesota ZIP code.
- What county is 56551 in?
- ZIP code 56551 is in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 56551 in?
- 56551 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 56551?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 56551 use area code 218.
- What is the population of ZIP code 56551?
- About 2,387 people live in ZIP code 56551, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 56551?
- The median household income in 56551 is $63,750 a year, lower than 81% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 56551?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 56551 are 56527 (Deer Creek, 5.5 miles), 56588 (Vining, 9.3 miles), 56571 (Ottertail, 9.9 miles) and 56524 (Clitherall, 12.2 miles).