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ZIP Code 56626

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

356
2/sq mi
$44,853
Median income
$150,000
Median home value
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bena pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56626 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56626 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 148.3 square miles in Bena, Cass County, Minnesota. The area is home to 356 residents, producing a population density of 2 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 56626 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56626 sits at $44,853 (45% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $16,876. The poverty rate stands at 37.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $150,000 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $857 per month, and 65.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56626 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cass County, so you can benchmark 56626 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56626, Bena, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

356

Population

148.3

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56626?

33.3

Median Age

35.4%

Male

64.6%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 31.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 28.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 39.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$44,853

Median Household Income

-45% vs state

$16,876

Per Capita Income

37.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 56626 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,853 9th percentile higher than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 29.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%

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

What does housing look like?

288

Total Housing Units

82

Occupied Units

206

Vacant Units

3.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.9%
Renter 34.1%

$150,000

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$857

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 56626, employing approximately 36 people with a combined annual payroll of $936,000.

8

Businesses

36

Employees

$936K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 6 75.0%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
56641 Federal Dam, MN 324 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56626 in?
ZIP code 56626 (Bena) 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 56626?
ZIP code 56626 in Bena, MN has a population of 356 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56626?
The median household income in ZIP 56626 is $44,853, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56626?
The median home value in ZIP 56626 is $150,000, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56626?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56626 is Two or More Ethnicities at 39.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56626?
ZIP code 56626 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 36 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56626?
In ZIP code 56626, 29.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56626?
In ZIP code 56626, approximately 65.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56626?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56626 is 37.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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