56435 ZIP Code, Backus, MN
56435 is a ZIP code in Backus, Minnesota in Cass County. It covers 158 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56474, 56452 and 56433. 2,801 people live here in 1,168 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (93%). Median household income is $62,381, below the Minnesota median of $89,062; the median age is 52.9, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Backus, MN
- County: Cass County
- Land area: 158 sq mi
- Population: 2,801
- Median household income: $62,381
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,801 |
| Households | 1,168 |
| Median household income | $62,381 |
| Income per person | $33,521 |
| Median age | 52.9 |
| Homeowners | 92.8% |
| Median home value | $256,800 |
| Median rent | $811 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.7% |
| Broadband internet | 83.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.4% |
| $10–15K | 4.4% |
| $15–25K | 6.1% |
| $25–35K | 8.3% |
| $35–50K | 13.4% |
| $50–75K | 21.3% |
| $75–100K | 14.3% |
| $100–150K | 15.9% |
| $150–200K | 4.8% |
| $200K+ | 6.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.5% |
| 10–19 | 13.6% |
| 20–24 | 2.5% |
| 25–34 | 7.6% |
| 35–44 | 11.2% |
| 45–54 | 7.9% |
| 55–64 | 21.1% |
| 65–74 | 15.8% |
| 75+ | 11.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 24.9% |
| Owned outright | 24.5% |
| Rented | 3.8% |
| Vacant | 46.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 89.7% |
| Townhome | 1.3% |
| 2–4 units | 0.9% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 8.1% |
Businesses in 56435
52 business establishments with 366 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 12
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 9
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 7
- Retail Trade: 6
- Manufacturing: 5
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 3
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56474 — Jenkins city, MN (8.6 mi)
- 56452 — Hackensack city, MN (11.2 mi)
- 56433 — Akeley city, MN (12.4 mi)
- 56472 — Pequot Lakes city, MN (17.9 mi)
- 56467 — Nevis city, MN (18.3 mi)
- 56655 — Longville city, MN (18.6 mi)
- 56484 — Whipholt CDP, MN (21.2 mi)
- 56448 — Fifty Lakes city, MN (21.3 mi)
Areas that include 56435
- Backus, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Cass County ZIP codes — 20 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56435, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56435 in?
- 56435 is a Backus, MN mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56435 in?
- 56435 is in Cass County.
- What is the population of 56435?
- About 2,801 people (±244), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,595.
- What is the median household income in 56435?
- $62,381 (±$6,069), compared with $89,062 for Minnesota as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 56435?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56435 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56435?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56474 (8.6 mi, Jenkins), 56452 (11.2 mi, Hackensack), 56433 (12.4 mi, Akeley), 56472 (17.9 mi, Pequot Lakes), 56467 (18.3 mi, Nevis) and 56655 (18.6 mi, Longville).
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