City

Aitkin, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Aitkin County  ·  Minnesota

👥9,142Population
💰$64,846Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂57.1Median Age
🏠$264,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓36.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.6%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.7%Race
White94.6%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.7%
Asian0.1%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
15%
45–64
28%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads36.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma35 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,339 (34.3%)
Some College941 (13.8%)
Associates1,041 (15.2%)
Bachelors1,005 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree1,466 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 34.3%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad34.3%
Some College13.8%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.4%Renter: 14.6%Tenure
Owner85.4%
Renter14.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,846 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$264,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$883/mo
Total Housing Units7,113
Vacant Units3,190

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
58%
About Aitkin, MN

Aitkin is a city in Minnesota, located in Aitkin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,142 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.1 years.

Economically, Aitkin is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,846 is below the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Aitkin is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $264,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $883 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Aitkin is moderately educated. 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.56%).

Aitkin, MN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Aitkin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56431 9,142 $64,846 $264,800 $883 3.8% 36.2% 85.4%