56452 ZIP Code — Hackensack, MN

Cass County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56452 is located in Hackensack, Minnesota, within Cass County. It covers approximately 95.39 square miles and serves a population of 1,832 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 56452

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 $291,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,974. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 54% 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. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 56452 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,832

population

95.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56452 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56452

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56452. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hackensack	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56484 Walker (9.9 mi) 56435 Backus (9.9 mi) 56433 Akeley (11 mi) 56655 Longville (15 mi) 56467 Nevis (15.8 mi) 56474 Pine River (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,832
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	95.39 sq mi
Water area	29.02 sq mi
Latitude	46.9509
Longitude	-94.4686
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	39.6%	47.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	30.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	23.7%	18.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	5.3%	2.7%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,832

Population

People per sq mi

61.1

Median age

$59,974

Median household income

$43,800

Per capita income

$291,600

Median home value

$731

Median monthly rent

87.5%

Home ownership

7.0%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

2,878

Housing units

28.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

108

55–59

102

125

60–64

119

219

65–74

207

139

75–84

131

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	148	8.1%
18 and over	1,684	91.9%
65 and over	738	40.3%
Median age	61.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90%

Two or more races 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%

Black or African American 1.1%

Other race 0.8%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,692	90%
Two or more races	68	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	49	2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	23	1.2%
Black or African American	20	1.1%
Other race	15	0.8%
Asian	14	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.6%	47.9%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	30.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	23.7%	18.6%	26.5%
Over $200k	5.3%	2.7%	8.5%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 22.5%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	22.5%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	15.5%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$59,974

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.9%

$50k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 24.5%

$300k–$500k 27.0%

$500k–$1M 18.8%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$291,600
Median rent / month	$731
Owner occupied	87.5%
Renter occupied	12.5%
Vacant	68.8%
Single-family detached	90.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	6.4%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	10.8%
2000–2009	21.3%
1990–1999	19.1%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	7.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	9.6%
2 bedrooms	36.4%
3 bedrooms	37.7%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	33.2%
2 vehicles	40.0%
3 or more	23.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.8%
Electricity	34.3%
Propane / LP gas	51.7%
Fuel oil	1.5%
Wood	9.9%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	518	55.5%
Cohabiting couple	79	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	180	19.3%
Female householder, no spouse	156	16.7%
Households with children under 18	87	9.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	498	53.4%
Average household size	1.92

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.2%	12.8%
Married	60.6%	63.8%
Separated	0.8%	1.2%
Widowed	5.8%	13.1%
Divorced	10.6%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 27.0%

Some college, no degree 27.7%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 17.3%

Graduate / professional 11.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	28.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	1.1%
Kindergarten	3	1.7%
Elementary school	72	40.2%
High school	52	29.1%
College / grad school	50	27.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.5%

Retail trade 14.5%

Manufacturing 13.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.9%

Construction 8.2%

Professional & management 7.7%

Other services 6.8%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Wholesale trade 5.3%

Public administration 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.0%
Service	16.0%
Sales & office	26.2%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	17.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.3%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	12.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.7%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	2.1%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	13.7%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 7.0%

Under 18 years 6.3%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.3%
Retirement income	46.7%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.5%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	10.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.2%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	11.4%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	66.8%
Cholesterol screening	93.2%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	214	12.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.3%
Under 18	7.4%
18–64 years	12.3%
65 and over	28.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.3%
Public insurance	61.2%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,810	98.8%
Spanish	13	0.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other languages	10	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,803	98.4%
Born in same state	1,798	98.1%
Born in different state	1,142	62.3%
Foreign born	5	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	29	1.6%
Not a US citizen	19	65.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	267	14.6%
Italian	242	13.2%
French	185	10.1%
Arab	102	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	50	2.7%
German	36	2%
English	26	1.4%
Irish	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.9%
Internet access	95.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56452

What city is ZIP code 56452 in?

ZIP code 56452 is primarily assigned to Hackensack, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56452 in?

ZIP code 56452 falls within Cass County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 56452 have an older population?

40% of residents in ZIP code 56452 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 56452 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 56452 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 56452 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 56452 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56452 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 56452 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 56452 in?

ZIP code 56452 observes the CST timezone.