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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
$57,404
Median income
$335,200
Median home value
30.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 56655 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 271.5 square miles in Longville, Cass County, Minnesota. The area is home to 1,303 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 56655 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56655 sits at $57,404 (30% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $38,553. The poverty rate stands at 14.4% and the unemployment rate at 9.5%. On housing, the median home value is $335,200 (31% above the state average) with median rent at $813 per month, and 93.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56655 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 56655 sits relative to Minnesota and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 56655

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56655.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 56655?

64.0

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 83.9%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 6.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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

$38,553

Per Capita Income

14.4%

Poverty Rate

9.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 56655 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,404 25th percentile higher than 25% 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 65.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,023

Total Housing Units

699

Occupied Units

1,324

Vacant Units

1.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.6%
Renter 6.4%

$335,200

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

Cass County Longville, MN Minnesota

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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Official Data Resources for Longville, MN

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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