City

Bena, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Cass County  ·  Minnesota

👥251Population
💰$48,500Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂34.1Median Age
🏠$183,800Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓44.5%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 37.9% Female 62.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41%Asian: 1.2%Other: 43.8%Race
White41.0%
Asian1.2%
Other43.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
39%
25–44
19%
45–64
31%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty40.6% ▲ 306% above avg
College Grads44.5% ▲ 15% above avg
HS Graduate37 (28.9%)
Some College23 (18%)
Associates11 (8.6%)
Bachelors21 (16.4%)
Graduate Degree36 (28.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.9%Some College: 18%Associates: 8.6%Bachelors: 16.4%Graduate: 28.1%Edu
HS Grad28.9%
Some College18.0%
Associates8.6%
Bachelors16.4%
Graduate28.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.8%Renter: 27.2%Tenure
Owner72.8%
Renter27.2%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,500 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$183,800 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$776/mo
Total Housing Units260
Vacant Units168

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
42%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
4%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Walked
27%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
79%
15–30 min
7%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
61%
About Bena, MN

Bena is a city in Minnesota, located in Cass County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 251 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.1 years.

Economically, Bena is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,500 is below the national average. Approximately 40.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Bena is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $183,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $776 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bena is well-educated. 44.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 41.0%.

Bena, MN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Bena
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56626 251 $48,500 $183,800 $776 0.0% 44.5% 72.8%