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Hill City, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55748

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

1,476
5/sq mi
$53,810
Median income
$201,300
Median home value
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hill City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55748 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55748 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hill City, Aitkin County, Minnesota, home to just 1,476 residents across 314.0 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 55748 reports a modest median household income of $53,810 (34% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $30,070. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 12.4%. Housing costs here run $201,300 for a typical home value (21% below the state average), with rent averaging $765 a month; 82.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Aitkin County, letting you compare 55748 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 55748

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hill City, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55748.

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 55748, Hill City, 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

1,476

Population

314.0

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55748?

50.7

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$53,810

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$30,070

Per Capita Income

18.3%

Poverty Rate

12.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55748 ranks nationally

Hill City, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,810 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 50.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%

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

What does housing look like?

936

Total Housing Units

612

Occupied Units

324

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.5%
Renter 17.5%

$201,300

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$765

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 28 business establishments in ZIP 55748, employing approximately 150 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,689,000.

28

Businesses

150

Employees

$3.7M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 8 28.6%
Construction 4 14.3%
Retail trade 4 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 4 14.3%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 55748 vs 55785 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
55785 Swatara, MN 263 8.2 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55748 in? ▼
ZIP code 55748 (Hill City) is located in Aitkin County, Minnesota. Aitkin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/aitkin-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55748? ▼
ZIP code 55748 in Hill City, MN has a population of 1,476 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55748? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55748 is $53,810, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55748? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55748 is $201,300, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55748? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55748 is White at 94.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55748? ▼
ZIP code 55748 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 150 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55748? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55748 are: Accommodation and food services (8), Construction (4), Retail trade (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55748? ▼
In ZIP code 55748, 50.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% 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 55748? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55748 is 29.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 55748? ▼
In ZIP code 55748, approximately 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55748? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55748 is 18.3% 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.