City

Cass Lake, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Cass County  ·  Minnesota

👥4,863Population
💰$62,422Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂30.4Median Age
🏠$157,900Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓32.7%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊13.3%Unemployment▲ 171% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 32%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 0.5%Asian: 1.3%Other: 11.2%Race
White32.0%
Hispanic4.4%
Black0.5%
Asian1.3%
Other11.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
25%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
19%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.08
Below Poverty24.9% ▲ 149% above avg
College Grads32.7% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment13.3% ▲ 171% above avg
No HS Diploma23 (0.9%)
HS Graduate744 (29.5%)
Some College430 (17%)
Associates503 (19.9%)
Bachelors336 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree488 (19.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 29.5%Some College: 17%Associates: 19.9%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 19.3%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad29.5%
Some College17.0%
Associates19.9%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate19.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.6%Renter: 31.5%Tenure
Owner68.6%
Renter31.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,422 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$157,900 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$873/mo
Total Housing Units2,547
Vacant Units970

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Cass Lake, MN

Cass Lake is a city in Minnesota, located in Cass County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,863 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.4 years.

Economically, Cass Lake is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,422 is below the national average. Approximately 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Cass Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $157,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $873 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cass Lake is moderately educated. 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 32.0%.

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

ZIP Codes in Cass Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56633 4,863 $62,422 $157,900 $873 13.3% 32.7% 68.6%