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Hibbing, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55746

St. Louis County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

17,228
20/sq mi
$55,823
Median income
$134,600
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hibbing pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55746 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55746 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hibbing, St. Louis County, Minnesota, home to 17,228 residents across 861.4 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 55746 reports a modest median household income of $55,823 (32% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $34,685. The poverty rate stands at 15.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $134,600 (47% below the state average) with median rent at $833 per month, and 72.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is 17 minutes. To put 55746 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in St. Louis County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 55746

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hibbing, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55746.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 55746, Hibbing, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

17,228

Population

861.4

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55746?

46.3

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 93.9%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$55,823

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$34,685

Per Capita Income

15.7%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

16.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55746 ranks nationally

Hibbing, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$55,823 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,886

Total Housing Units

8,089

Occupied Units

797

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.1%
Renter 27.9%

$134,600

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$833

Median Rent

1956

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.2%

YoY Change (2024)

210

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+110%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55746 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 141
2021 +9.3% 154
2022 +17.8% 182
2023 +9.7% 199
2024 +5.2% 210

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 440 business establishments in ZIP 55746, employing approximately 7,576 people with a combined annual payroll of $397,271,000.

440

Businesses

7,576

Employees

$397.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 65 14.8%
Retail trade 63 14.3%
Construction 49 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 45 10.2%
Finance and insurance 34 7.7%
Wholesale trade 32 7.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 31 7.0%
Accommodation and food services 29 6.6%
Manufacturing 24 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 11 2.5%
Information 8 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.6%
Educational services 3 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

St. Louis County Hibbing, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55746 in? ▼
ZIP code 55746 (Hibbing) is located in St. Louis County, Minnesota. St. Louis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-louis-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55746? ▼
ZIP code 55746 in Hibbing, MN has a population of 17,228 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55746? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55746 is $55,823, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55746? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55746 is $134,600, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55746? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55746 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55746? ▼
ZIP code 55746 has 440 business establishments employing approximately 7,576 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55746? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55746 are: Health care and social assistance (65), Retail trade (63), Construction (49). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55746? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55746 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55746? ▼
In ZIP code 55746, 48.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 55746? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55746 is 16.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 55746? ▼
In ZIP code 55746, approximately 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55746? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55746 is 15.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.