Cass Lake, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56633
Cass County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,541
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $67,981
- Median income Near-median income area
- $166,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cass Lake pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56633 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 56633 covers 567.6 square miles in Cass Lake, Cass County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,541 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56633 reports a modest median household income of $67,981 (17% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,368. Economic pressure is pronounced: 21.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 14.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $166,400 (35% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $824; owner occupancy is 70.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Minnesota and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 56633.
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 56633
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cass Lake, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56633.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56633, Cass Lake, 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
4,541
Population
567.6
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56633?
32.3
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
2.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$67,981
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$27,368
Per Capita Income
21.6%
Poverty Rate
14.2%
Unemployment Rate
20.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56633 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Cass Lake, MN household income vs. every Minnesota ZIP code
Median household income among 864 reporting Minnesota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$67,981 26th percentile higher than 26% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,523housing units
2,523
Total Housing Units
1,535
Occupied Units
988
Vacant Units
3.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$166,400
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$824
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 71 business establishments in ZIP 56633, employing approximately 719 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,293,000.
71
Businesses
719
Employees
$41.3M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 19.7% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 14.1% |
| Construction | 8 | 11.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 9.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 8.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56633, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,541 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 56633 in?
ZIP code 56633 (Cass Lake) 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 56633?
ZIP code 56633 in Cass Lake, MN has a population of 4,541 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56633?
The median household income in ZIP 56633 is $67,981, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56633?
The median home value in ZIP 56633 is $166,400, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56633?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56633 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 55.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56633?
ZIP code 56633 has 71 business establishments employing approximately 719 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56633?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56633 are: Accommodation and food services (14), Retail trade (10), Construction (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56633?
In ZIP code 56633, 48.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% 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 56633?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56633 is 20.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56633?
In ZIP code 56633, approximately 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56633?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56633 is 21.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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