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Swatara, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55785

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

263
1/sq mi
$56,477
Median income
$181,500
Median home value
6.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55785 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55785 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Swatara, Aitkin County, Minnesota, home to just 263 residents across 292.2 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 55785 reports a modest median household income of $56,477 (31% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $24,258. Local economic indicators show a 8.1% poverty rate alongside 3.1% unemployment. Median home value sits at $181,500 (29% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 92.3%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.4, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 55785, plus 6 more within Aitkin County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 →

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 55785, Swatara, 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

263

Population

292.2

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55785?

58.4

Median Age

43.9%

Male

56.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$56,477

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$24,258

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 55785 ranks nationally

Swatara, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,477 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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 65.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.0%

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

What does housing look like?

202

Total Housing Units

117

Occupied Units

85

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.3%
Renter 7.7%

$181,500

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 55785, employing approximately 18 people with a combined annual payroll of $479,000.

4

Businesses

18

Employees

$479K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 55785 vs 55748 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
55748 Hill City, MN 1,476 8.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Aitkin County

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Aitkin, MN
Pop: 8,931
55760 standard
Mcgregor, MN
Pop: 3,108
55748 standard
Hill City, MN
Pop: 1,476
56469 standard
Palisade, MN
Pop: 998
56350 standard
Mc Grath, MN
Pop: 570
55787 standard
Tamarack, MN
Pop: 525

Related Areas

Aitkin County Swatara, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55785 in? ▼
ZIP code 55785 (Swatara) 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 55785? ▼
ZIP code 55785 in Swatara, MN has a population of 263 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55785? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55785 is $56,477, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55785? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55785 is $181,500, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55785? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55785 is White at 94.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55785? ▼
ZIP code 55785 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 18 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55785? ▼
In ZIP code 55785, 65.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 55785? ▼
In ZIP code 55785, approximately 92.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55785? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55785 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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