City

Federal Dam, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Cass County  ·  Minnesota

👥359Population
💰$46,250Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$166,400Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓27.6%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊25.6%Unemployment▲ 422% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 42.1%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 0.6%Asian: 1.7%Other: 21.2%Race
White42.1%
Hispanic0.6%
Black0.6%
Asian1.7%
Other21.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
21%
18–24
12%
25–44
14%
45–64
23%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty22.3% ▲ 123% above avg
College Grads27.6% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment25.6% ▲ 422% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (1.9%)
HS Graduate80 (38.1%)
Some College33 (15.7%)
Associates35 (16.7%)
Bachelors30 (14.3%)
Graduate Degree28 (13.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 15.7%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 14.3%Graduate: 13.3%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad38.1%
Some College15.7%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors14.3%
Graduate13.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.8%Renter: 25.2%Tenure
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,250 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$166,400 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units311
Vacant Units168

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
58%
About Federal Dam, MN

Federal Dam is a city in Minnesota, located in Cass County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 359 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Federal Dam is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,250 is below the national average. Approximately 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 25.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Federal Dam is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $166,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Federal Dam is moderately educated. 27.6% 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 42.1%.

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

ZIP Codes in Federal Dam
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56641 359 $46,250 $166,400 $850 25.6% 27.6% 74.8%