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Hackensack, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56452

Cass County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,755
7/sq mi
$62,941
Median income
$352,700
Median home value
30.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hackensack pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56452 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56452 covers 254.3 square miles in Hackensack, Cass County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,755 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56452 reports a modest median household income of $62,941 (23% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $42,778. Poverty here runs at 10.1%, with unemployment measured at 4.3%. Median home value sits at $352,700 (38% above the state average), median rent at $719 a month, and owner-occupancy at 89.3%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 56452, plus 6 more within Cass County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 56452

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hackensack, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56452.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56452, Hackensack, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,755

Population

254.3

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56452?

62.6

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$62,941

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$42,778

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

28.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56452 ranks nationally

Hackensack, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$62,941 35th percentile higher than 35% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,145

Total Housing Units

974

Occupied Units

2,171

Vacant Units

1.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.3%
Renter 10.7%

$352,700

Median Home Value

+38% vs state

$719

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.2%

YoY Change (2024)

234

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+134%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 56452 have increased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.6% 158
2021 +12.9% 178
2022 +15.6% 206
2023 +12.3% 231
2024 +1.2% 234

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 71 business establishments in ZIP 56452, employing approximately 519 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,876,000.

71

Businesses

519

Employees

$24.9M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 14 19.7%
Construction 13 18.3%
Other services (except public administration) 11 15.5%
Accommodation and food services 10 14.1%
Manufacturing 5 7.0%
Health care and social assistance 5 7.0%
Finance and insurance 4 5.6%
Wholesale trade 3 4.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 56452 vs 56435 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
56435 Backus, MN 2,372 10.2 mi

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Pop: 4,541
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Pop: 4,244
56473 standard
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Pop: 3,380
56484 standard
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Pop: 3,205
56466 standard
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Pop: 3,116
56435 standard
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Pop: 2,372

Related Areas

Cass County Hackensack, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56452 in? ▼
ZIP code 56452 (Hackensack) is located in Cass County, Minnesota. Cass County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cass-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56452? ▼
ZIP code 56452 in Hackensack, MN has a population of 1,755 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56452? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56452 is $62,941, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56452? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56452 is $352,700, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56452? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56452 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56452? ▼
ZIP code 56452 has 71 business establishments employing approximately 519 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56452? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56452 are: Retail trade (14), Construction (13), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56452? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56452 increased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56452? ▼
In ZIP code 56452, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 56452? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56452 is 28.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56452? ▼
In ZIP code 56452, approximately 89.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56452? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56452 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.