Federal Dam ZIP Codes — Cass County, MN
There is one unique ZIP code in Federal Dam, Minnesota and it is 56641. Area code: 218.
1
ZIP codes
31.54
sq mi land
17.61
sq mi water
218
area code
Federal Dam, MN ZIP code map
ZIP codes for Federal Dam, MN (1)
Demographics & statistics
406
Population
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
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Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 106 | 26.1% |
| 18 and over | 300 | 73.9% |
| 65 and over | 97 | 23.9% |
| Median age | 42.5 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%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 170 | 41.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 130 | 31.7% |
| Two or more races | 96 | 23.4% |
| Asian | 8 | 2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 1% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.5% |
Household income
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 $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% |
| 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
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $163,200 |
| Median rent / month | $775 |
| Owner occupied | 74.5% |
| Renter occupied | 25.5% |
| Vacant | 52.9% |
| Single-family detached | 86.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 10.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.66 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 33.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.2% |
| 3 or more | 18.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.4% |
| Electricity | 24.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 55.2% |
| Fuel oil | 4.1% |
| Wood | 10.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 64 | 44.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 8 | 5.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 28 | 19.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 45 | 31.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 38 | 26.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 70 | 48.3% |
| Average household size | 2.80 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.7% | 30.2% |
| Married | 42.5% | 45.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 16.8% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 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 higher | 86.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 11.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 9 | 12.2% |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 10.8% |
| Elementary school | 41 | 55.4% |
| High school | 16 | 21.6% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
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 & arts | 27.5% |
| Service | 15.8% |
| Sales & office | 16.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.7% |
| Production & transportation | 23.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 55.8% |
| Government | 28.3% |
| Self-employed | 15.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.3% |
| Carpool | 4.2% |
| Public transit | 3.4% |
| Walk | 5.9% |
| Other means | 5.9% |
| 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 Security | 57.2% |
| Retirement income | 28.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 14.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 7.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 31.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.6% |
| High cholesterol | 33.5% |
| Heart disease | 9.0% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 28.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.9% |
| Cancer | 7.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.5% |
| No physical activity | 25.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 13.0% |
| No health insurance | 11.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.7% |
| Visited dentist | 61.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.0% |
| Teeth loss | 15.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 34 | 11.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 4.7% |
| 18–64 years | 20.2% |
| 65 and over | 32.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 49.5% |
| Public insurance | 65.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 383 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 13 | 3.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 8 | 2.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 391 | 96.3% |
| Born in same state | 389 | 95.8% |
| Born in different state | 307 | 75.6% |
| Foreign born | 2 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 15 | 3.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 7 | 46.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 20 | 4.9% |
| Polish | 18 | 4.4% |
| Italian | 17 | 4.2% |
| English | 10 | 2.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 6 | 1.5% |
| German | 5 | 1.2% |
| Arab | 5 | 1.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.7% |
| Internet access | 86.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.