Longville, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56655
Cass County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,303
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $57,404
- Median income Below-median income area
- $335,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Longville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56655 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 56655 (Longville, MN) rose +8.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 245.5 in 2023 to 265.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 56655 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Longville, Cass County, Minnesota, home to just 1,303 residents across 271.5 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56655 reports a modest median household income of $57,404 (30% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,553. The poverty rate is 14.4%, with unemployment at 9.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $335,200 (31% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 93.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $813.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Minnesota and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 56655.
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 56655
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Longville, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56655.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 4
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 4
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 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 56655, Longville, 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
1,303
Population
271.5
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56655?
64.0
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
1.5%
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?
$57,404
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$38,553
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 56655 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Longville, 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)
$57,404 9th percentile higher than 9% 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
2,023housing units
2,023
Total Housing Units
699
Occupied Units
1,324
Vacant Units
1.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$335,200
Median Home Value
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$813
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
+8.1%
YoY Change (2024)
265
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+165%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 56655 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +165% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 170 |
| 2021 | +7.0% | 182 |
| 2022 | +39.0% | 252 |
| 2023 | -2.7% | 245 |
| 2024 | +8.1% | 265 |
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 64 business establishments in ZIP 56655, employing approximately 308 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,678,000.
64
Businesses
308
Employees
$10.7M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 16 | 25.0% |
| Construction | 14 | 21.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 15.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 6.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 6.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 6.3% |
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 56655, 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 (1,303 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 56655 in?
ZIP code 56655 (Longville) 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 56655?
ZIP code 56655 in Longville, MN has a population of 1,303 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56655?
The median household income in ZIP 56655 is $57,404, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56655?
The median home value in ZIP 56655 is $335,200, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56655?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56655 is White at 83.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56655?
ZIP code 56655 has 64 business establishments employing approximately 308 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56655?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56655 are: Retail trade (16), Construction (14), Accommodation and food services (10). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56655?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56655 increased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 165%. 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 56655?
In ZIP code 56655, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.6% 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 56655?
In ZIP code 56655, approximately 93.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56655?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56655 is 14.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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