PlainZIP

Federal Dam, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56641

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

324
4/sq mi
$39,688
Median income
$159,000
Median home value
15.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56641 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56641 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Federal Dam, Cass County, Minnesota, home to just 324 residents across 81.0 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56641 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,688 (52% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $28,940. Local economic indicators show a 21.5% poverty rate alongside 23.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $159,000 (38% below the state average), median rent at $917 a month, and owner-occupancy at 77.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.9, 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 56641 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 →

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 56641, Federal Dam, 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

324

Population

81.0

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56641?

51.9

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 47.8%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 27.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$39,688

Median Household Income

-52% vs state

$28,940

Per Capita Income

21.5%

Poverty Rate

23.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 56641 ranks nationally

Federal Dam, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,688 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.2%

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

What does housing look like?

301

Total Housing Units

145

Occupied Units

156

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.9%
Renter 22.1%

$159,000

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$917

Median Rent

2000

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 56641, employing approximately 6 people with a combined annual payroll of $235,000.

5

Businesses

6

Employees

$235K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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
56626 Bena, MN 356 9.2 mi

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Related Areas

Cass County Federal Dam, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56641 in? ▼
ZIP code 56641 (Federal Dam) 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 56641? ▼
ZIP code 56641 in Federal Dam, MN has a population of 324 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56641? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56641 is $39,688, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56641? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56641 is $159,000, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56641? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56641 is White at 47.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56641? ▼
ZIP code 56641 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 6 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56641? ▼
In ZIP code 56641, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% 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 56641? ▼
In ZIP code 56641, approximately 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56641? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56641 is 21.5% 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.