56641 ZIP Code — Federal Dam, MN

Cass County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56641 is located in Federal Dam, Minnesota, within Cass County. It covers approximately 31.54 square miles and serves a population of 406 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56641

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $163,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $46,875. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 56641 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

406
population
31.54
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56641 ZIP code map
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City Status
Federal Dam Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 406
Population density 13 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 021
Geography
Land area 31.54 sq mi
Water area 17.61 sq mi
Latitude 47.2062
Longitude -94.2546
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 218
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 36.0% 47.9% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 55.8% 30.8% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 7.0% 18.6% 26.5%
Over $200k 1.2% 2.7% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

406
Population
13
People per sq mi
42.5
Median age
$46,875
Median household income
$24,518
Per capita income
$163,200
Median home value
$775
Median monthly rent
74.5%
Home ownership
15.5%
Poverty rate
24.5%
Unemployment
271
Housing units
11.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
12
Under 5
11
19
5–9
17
16
10–14
15
10
15–19
9
19
20–24
17
15
25–34
14
18
35–44
16
12
45–54
10
14
55–59
13
27
60–64
25
36
65–74
32
11
75–84
9
5
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1810626.1%
18 and over30073.9%
65 and over9723.9%
Median age42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 41.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 31.7%
Two or more races 23.4%
Asian 2%
Hispanic or Latino 1%
Black or African American 0.5%
GroupCount%
White17041.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native13031.7%
Two or more races9623.4%
Asian82%
Hispanic or Latino41%
Black or African American20.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 36.0% 47.9% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 55.8% 30.8% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 7.0% 18.6% 26.5%
Over $200k 1.2% 2.7% 8.5%
Under $10k 4.8%
$10k–$15k 5.5%
$15k–$25k 14.5%
$25k–$35k 10.3%
$35k–$50k 15.2%
$50k–$75k 21.4%
$75k–$100k 14.5%
$100k–$150k 5.5%
$150k–$200k 4.8%
$200k+ 3.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.8%
$10k–$15k5.5%
$15k–$25k14.5%
$25k–$35k10.3%
$35k–$50k15.2%
$50k–$75k21.4%
$75k–$100k14.5%
$100k–$150k5.5%
$150k–$200k4.8%
$200k+3.4%
Median income$46,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.0%
$50k–$100k 14.8%
$100k–$150k 13.9%
$150k–$200k 17.6%
$200k–$300k 16.7%
$300k–$500k 20.4%
$500k–$1M 4.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$163,200
Median rent / month$775
Owner occupied74.5%
Renter occupied25.5%
Vacant52.9%
Single-family detached86.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes10.7%
Median rooms5.6
Avg household size (owned)2.66

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.3%
2010–201910.4%
2000–200933.8%
1990–19999.4%
1980–198910.7%
1970–197913.6%
1960–19698.1%
1950–19594.9%
1940–19494.9%
1939 or earlier3.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.6%
1 bedroom8.1%
2 bedrooms20.1%
3 bedrooms53.2%
4 bedrooms13.3%
5+ bedrooms2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle11.7%
1 vehicle23.4%
2 vehicles46.2%
3 or more18.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas3.4%
Electricity24.8%
Propane / LP gas55.2%
Fuel oil4.1%
Wood10.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family6444.1%
Cohabiting couple85.5%
Male householder, no spouse2819.3%
Female householder, no spouse4531.0%
Households with children under 183826.2%
Households with seniors (65+)7048.3%
Average household size2.80

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married40.7%30.2%
Married42.5%45.6%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed2.4%16.8%
Divorced14.4%7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%
Some HS, no diploma 9.6%
HS graduate 41.0%
Some college, no degree 21.8%
Associate's degree 12.3%
Bachelor's degree 8.0%
Graduate / professional 3.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher86.6%
Bachelor's or higher11.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool912.2%
Kindergarten810.8%
Elementary school4155.4%
High school1621.6%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 13.3%
Construction 12.5%
Retail trade 12.5%
Transportation & utilities 10.8%
Professional & management 10.0%
Public administration 7.5%
Manufacturing 4.2%
Finance & real estate 0.8%
Other services 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts27.5%
Service15.8%
Sales & office16.7%
Natural resources & construction16.7%
Production & transportation23.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector55.8%
Government28.3%
Self-employed15.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone70.3%
Carpool4.2%
Public transit3.4%
Walk5.9%
Work from home10.2%
Other means5.9%
Avg commute (minutes)35.4

Poverty

All people 15.5%
Under 18 years 27.4%
18 and over 11.3%
Married-couple families 9.4%
Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security57.2%
Retirement income28.3%
Supplemental Security14.5%
Cash public assistance7.6%
Food stamps / SNAP31.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.8%
High blood pressure37.6%
High cholesterol33.5%
Diabetes14.5%
Heart disease9.0%
Stroke4.6%
Asthma10.1%
Arthritis28.7%
Kidney disease3.9%
Pulmonary disease7.9%
Cancer7.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.0%
Binge drinking17.5%
No physical activity25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.5%
Depression22.0%
Fair or poor health17.8%
Poor mental health14.6%
Poor physical health13.0%
No health insurance11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.7%
Visited dentist61.0%
Cholesterol screening91.0%
Teeth loss15.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans3411.3%
Disability%
Any disability19.0%
Under 184.7%
18–64 years20.2%
65 and over32.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance49.5%
Public insurance65.5%
No insurance3.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only38394.3%
Spanish133.4%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander30.8%
Other languages82.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)39196.3%
Born in same state38995.8%
Born in different state30775.6%
Foreign born20.5%
Naturalized citizen153.7%
Not a US citizen746.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French204.9%
Polish184.4%
Italian174.2%
English102.5%
AncestryCount%
Dutch61.5%
German51.2%
Arab51.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.7%
Internet access86.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56641

What city is ZIP code 56641 in?

ZIP code 56641 is primarily assigned to Federal Dam, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56641 in?

ZIP code 56641 falls within Cass County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56641 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 56641 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56641?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56641?

16% of residents in ZIP code 56641 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56641 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 56641 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 56641 in?

ZIP code 56641 observes the CST timezone.

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