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Fergus Falls, MN

City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 56537.

Population

14,181

Land area

14.4sq mi

People per sq mi

986

ZIP codes

1

Fergus Falls and its ZIP codes

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Fergus Falls at a glance

  • Fergus Falls is about 14 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 79th among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
  • The median household income is $56,162, 37% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $194,000 (41% below Minnesota) and median rent is $911 a month.

Local data for Fergus Falls, MN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Fergus Falls, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$56,162

Poverty rate

9.1%

Median home value

$194,000

Median rent

$911/mo

Homeownership

64.1%

Bachelor's or higher

29.3%

Median age

43.3

Average commute

12.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (4,326), German Americans (4,178), Swedish Americans (1,244).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Otter Tail County. PPP loans are for Fergus Falls.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.2%

Sep 2026, +0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,321

22,581 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$62,053

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$541M

FY 2026, $9,001 per person

PPP loans

$58.2M

936 loans, 7,126 jobs reported

Otter Tail County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Fergus Falls, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone74.2%
  • Carpooled10.4%
  • Public transit2.7%
  • Walked3.9%
  • Bicycle1.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
  • Worked from home7.3%

Average one-way commute: 12.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Fergus Falls, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

1,388

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

7

0.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

81° / 0°F

26.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Fergus Falls, MN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.6%

U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts

Diabetes

11.9%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

15.9%

U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.7%

U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts

ZIP codes in Fergus Falls

1 in or overlapping Fergus Falls. Population shown

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Cities near Fergus Falls

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ElizabethCity7.8 mi0.4
UnderwoodCity9.8 mi0.6
DaltonCity10 mi0.2
FoxhomeCity12 mi0.4
ErhardCity14 mi0.6
Battle LakeCity16 mi1.4
RothsayCity17 mi0.9
WendellCity17 mi1
AshbyCity18 mi0.6
NashuaCity20 mi3.5
Pelican RapidsCity20 mi2.6
CampbellCity20 mi0.2
Elbow LakeCity20 mi1.4
DoranCity21 mi0.2
ClitherallCity21 mi0.2
TintahCity22 mi0.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Fergus Falls, MN in?
Fergus Falls is in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
What ZIP codes are in Fergus Falls, MN?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Fergus Falls include 56537.
What is the population of Fergus Falls, MN?
About 14,181 people live in Fergus Falls, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Fergus Falls?
Nearby places include Elizabeth (7.8 mi), Underwood (9.8 mi), Dalton (10 mi), Foxhome (12 mi), Erhard (14 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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