55748 ZIP Code — Hill City, MN

Aitkin County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55748 is located in Hill City, Minnesota, within Aitkin County. It covers approximately 152.72 square miles and serves a population of 1,374 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 55748

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,167. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 55748 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,374
population
152.72
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55748 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55748

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55748. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Hill City Acceptable
Hill City Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56469 Palisade (15.4 mi) 56662 Outing (16.8 mi) 55793 Warba (17.9 mi) 56672 Remer (19.2 mi) 55745 Grand Rapids (19.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,374
Population density 9 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 001
Geography
Land area 152.72 sq mi
Water area 2.81 sq mi
Latitude 46.9521
Longitude -93.5833
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 218
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 52.2% 49.5% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 32.5% 33.0% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 14.4% 15.1% 26.5%
Over $200k 0.9% 2.5% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,374
Population
9
People per sq mi
47.1
Median age
$55,167
Median household income
$28,548
Per capita income
$180,300
Median home value
$775
Median monthly rent
77.8%
Home ownership
13.4%
Poverty rate
10.2%
Unemployment
768
Housing units
12.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
28
Under 5
27
39
5–9
38
50
10–14
50
35
15–19
35
49
20–24
49
58
25–34
57
76
35–44
74
71
45–54
69
38
55–59
38
68
60–64
67
128
65–74
127
38
75–84
37
14
85+
14
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1828720.9%
18 and over1,08779.1%
65 and over35826.1%
Median age47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.3%
Two or more races 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Black or African American 0.1%
Other race 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,28993.3%
Two or more races745.4%
Hispanic or Latino80.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native60.4%
Black or African American20.1%
Other race20.1%
Asian10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 52.2% 49.5% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 32.5% 33.0% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 14.4% 15.1% 26.5%
Over $200k 0.9% 2.5% 8.5%
Under $10k 3.1%
$10k–$15k 6.5%
$15k–$25k 8.1%
$25k–$35k 10.3%
$35k–$50k 18.6%
$50k–$75k 17.5%
$75k–$100k 13.5%
$100k–$150k 18.1%
$150k–$200k 2.7%
$200k+ 1.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.1%
$10k–$15k6.5%
$15k–$25k8.1%
$25k–$35k10.3%
$35k–$50k18.6%
$50k–$75k17.5%
$75k–$100k13.5%
$100k–$150k18.1%
$150k–$200k2.7%
$200k+1.6%
Median income$55,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.1%
$50k–$100k 22.5%
$100k–$150k 9.5%
$150k–$200k 20.2%
$200k–$300k 29.2%
$300k–$500k 12.8%
$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$180,300
Median rent / month$775
Owner occupied77.8%
Renter occupied22.2%
Vacant37.8%
Single-family detached65.2%
Large apartment buildings3.4%
Mobile homes11.7%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)2.42

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.1%
2000–200919.4%
1990–199914.7%
1980–19898.8%
1970–197931.4%
1960–19698.6%
1950–19595.7%
1940–19492.9%
1939 or earlier5.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.6%
1 bedroom14.1%
2 bedrooms26.7%
3 bedrooms40.5%
4 bedrooms12.8%
5+ bedrooms3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.1%
1 vehicle30.0%
2 vehicles40.4%
3 or more26.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas3.4%
Electricity20.4%
Propane / LP gas60.8%
Fuel oil2.9%
Wood11.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family28852.0%
Cohabiting couple447.9%
Male householder, no spouse10118.2%
Female householder, no spouse12121.8%
Households with children under 1813824.9%
Households with seniors (65+)25045.1%
Average household size2.46

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.6%21.8%
Married53.1%51.4%
Separated1.9%2.2%
Widowed3.7%12.9%
Divorced14.7%11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%
Some HS, no diploma 6.1%
HS graduate 32.1%
Some college, no degree 37.4%
Associate's degree 9.9%
Bachelor's degree 9.8%
Graduate / professional 3.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.1%
Bachelor's or higher12.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool217.2%
Kindergarten196.5%
Elementary school12141.3%
High school6421.8%
College / grad school6823.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.7%
Retail trade 13.3%
Construction 11.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 11.6%
Manufacturing 10.1%
Other services 7.5%
Public administration 4.9%
Finance & real estate 4.3%
Agriculture & mining 3.4%
Professional & management 3.2%
Transportation & utilities 1.5%
Wholesale trade 0.7%
Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts20.2%
Service28.8%
Sales & office26.0%
Natural resources & construction13.6%
Production & transportation11.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.8%
Government13.3%
Self-employed6.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.8%
Carpool8.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.3%
Work from home5.0%
Other means2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)28.8

Poverty

All people 13.4%
Under 18 years 9.5%
18 and over 14.4%
Married-couple families 8.0%
Female-led households 24.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security53.2%
Retirement income35.6%
Supplemental Security4.9%
Cash public assistance3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP11.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.3%
High blood pressure34.4%
High cholesterol31.9%
Diabetes11.0%
Heart disease7.5%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis27.4%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease7.1%
Cancer7.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.2%
Binge drinking19.3%
No physical activity23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.5%
Depression23.7%
Fair or poor health14.0%
Poor mental health14.0%
Poor physical health11.0%
No health insurance11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)69.3%
Visited dentist63.5%
Cholesterol screening89.9%
Teeth loss12.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans13312.2%
Disability%
Any disability21.0%
Under 185.2%
18–64 years21.0%
65 and over33.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance65.7%
Public insurance50.8%
No insurance5.2%
Uninsured under 193.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,31996.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,37299.9%
Born in same state1,37299.9%
Born in different state1,17285.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen20.1%
Not a US citizen2100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab16311.9%
Italian16011.6%
Polish15711.4%
French826%
Dutch523.8%
AncestryCount%
German110.8%
English110.8%
Norwegian100.7%
Irish30.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.3%
Internet access92.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55748

What city is ZIP code 55748 in?

ZIP code 55748 is primarily assigned to Hill City, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55748 in?

ZIP code 55748 falls within Aitkin County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 55748 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 55748 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 55748 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 55748 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 55748?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 55748 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 55748 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 55748 in?

ZIP code 55748 observes the CST timezone.

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