ZIP Code 56435 - Backus Minnesota
Overview
ZIP Code 56435 is located in Backus Minnesota. Portions of 56435 are also in Deerfield Township (Cass County) and Ponto Lake Township and Powers Township and Bull Moose Township and McKinley Township and Pine River Township and Barclay Township and Badoura Township and Woodrow Township (Cass County) and Birch Lake Township and Hiram Township and Gail Lake Township and White Oak Township. 56435 is primarily within Cass County, with some portions in Hubbard County. Regionally, 56435 is located in Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul.
ZIP Code 56435 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Backus |
| Primary County | Cass County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,833 |
| Area Code(s) | 218 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 56435 Map
56435 Demographics
56435 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Minnesota based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 56435 is White. The current unemployment level in 56435 is 4.9%.
| Population | 2,833 |
| Population Growth Rate | 10.96% |
| Population Density | 15 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,164 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $57,800 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $333,080 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95.87% |
56435 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,597 | 95.87% |
| Black | 17 | 0.63% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 0.96% |
| Asian | 39 | 1.44% |
| Native American | 30 | 1.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
56435 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 154 | 9.38% |
| Bachelor Degree | 144 | 8.78% |
| High School Diploma | 628 | 38.27% |
| No High School Diploma | 40 | 2.44% |
| GED or Alternate | 136 | 8.29% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 343 | 20.9% |
| Associates Degree | 155 | 9.45% |
| Masters Degree | 36 | 2.19% |
| Professional Degree | 5 | 0.3% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
56435 Geography
| Coordinates | 46.81113434, -94.53614807 |
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| Cities/Towns in 56435 | |
| Region | Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Brainerd, MN |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 187 Square Miles |
56435 Schools
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56435 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 3b: -35F to -30F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 50q - Itasca and St. Louis Moraines | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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