Aitkin County, MN ZIP Codes
Minnesota (MN) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
15,887
population (2021)
-1.9%
pop change since 2010
27001
FIPS code
Aitkin County ZIP code map
About Aitkin County
Aitkin County is located in Minnesota and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 15,887 as of 2021,
a decrease of
1.9% from 16,202 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Aitkin County is 27001.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 15,887 |
| 2010 population | 16,202 |
| Change | -1.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| FIPS code | 27001 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Aitkin County
ZIP codes for Aitkin County, MN (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55748 | Hill City | Aitkin | View map |
| 55760 | Mcgregor | Aitkin | View map |
| 55787 | Tamarack | Aitkin | View map |
| 56350 | Mc Grath | Aitkin | View map |
| 56431 | Aitkin | Aitkin | View map |
| 56469 | Palisade | Aitkin | View map |
Demographics & statistics
15,275
Population
56.1
Median age
$58,130
Median household income
$33,270
Per capita income
$207,567
Median home value
$848
Median monthly rent
85.3%
Home ownership
13.1%
Poverty rate
7.4%
Unemployment
12,402
Housing units
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
287
Under 5
258
366
5–9
329
400
10–14
359
422
15–19
379
303
20–24
272
573
25–34
514
687
35–44
616
812
45–54
729
679
55–59
610
799
60–64
717
1,556
65–74
1,397
863
75–84
774
302
85+
272
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,531 | 16.1% |
| 18 and over | 12,744 | 83.9% |
| 65 and over | 5,164 | 32.0% |
| Median age | 56.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92%
Two or more races
3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.7%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
Other race
0.7%
Black or African American
0.5%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,300 | 92% |
| Two or more races | 479 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 268 | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 264 | 1.7% |
| Other race | 116 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 83 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.4%
$10k–$15k
6.2%
$15k–$25k
9.4%
$25k–$35k
9.4%
$35k–$50k
14.4%
$50k–$75k
20.7%
$75k–$100k
13.4%
$100k–$150k
13.7%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
$200k+
2.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.8% |
| $200k+ | 2.7% |
| Median income | $58,130 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.4%
$50k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
15.2%
$150k–$200k
14.8%
$200k–$300k
25.1%
$300k–$500k
19.7%
$500k–$1M
4.7%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $207,567 |
| Median rent / month | $848 |
| Owner occupied | 85.3% |
| Renter occupied | 14.7% |
| Vacant | 51.0% |
| Single-family detached | 81.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.3% |
| Mobile homes | 12.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.28 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% |
| 3 or more | 32.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 5.9% |
| Electricity | 14.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 61.2% |
| Fuel oil | 2.2% |
| Wood | 15.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,338 | 49.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 401 | 8.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,371 | 23.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,464 | 18.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,138 | 17.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,426 | 50.0% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.0% | 18.9% |
| Married | 50.1% | 53.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 13.3% |
| Divorced | 17.4% | 13.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
6.4%
HS graduate
37.0%
Some college, no degree
27.2%
Associate's degree
10.6%
Bachelor's degree
11.1%
Graduate / professional
6.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 174 | 9.9% |
| Kindergarten | 163 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,109 | 40.2% |
| High school | 713 | 33.2% |
| College / grad school | 387 | 11.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.6%
Construction
11.4%
Retail trade
10.6%
Manufacturing
10.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Public administration
5.4%
Agriculture & mining
5.4%
Other services
4.6%
Professional & management
4.4%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.6% |
| Service | 19.2% |
| Sales & office | 19.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.6% |
| Production & transportation | 18.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.3% |
| Government | 14.7% |
| Self-employed | 7.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.8% |
| Carpool | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Other means | 3.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.4 |
Poverty
All people
13.1%
Under 18 years
11.6%
18 and over
13.3%
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
33.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 55.9% |
| Retirement income | 41.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.9% |
| High cholesterol | 34.7% |
| Heart disease | 9.0% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 30.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.1% |
| Cancer | 8.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 25.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.2% |
| Poor physical health | 11.9% |
| No health insurance | 11.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.6% |
| Visited dentist | 62.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.4% |
| Teeth loss | 13.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,389 | 11.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.3% |
| Under 18 | 4.8% |
| 18–64 years | 15.5% |
| 65 and over | 35.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.1% |
| Public insurance | 55.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14,730 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 40 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 11 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 6 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,170 | 99.0% |
| Born in same state | 15,097 | 98.5% |
| Born in different state | 12,196 | 81.1% |
| Foreign born | 73 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 105 | 1.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 62 | 79.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 2,434 | 15.9% |
| Italian | 1,709 | 11.2% |
| French | 1,078 | 7.1% |
| Arab | 911 | 6% |
| English | 314 | 2.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 229 | 1.5% |
| German | 190 | 1.2% |
| Irish | 79 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 33 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.1% |
| Internet access | 87.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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