City

Hill City, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Aitkin County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,429Population
💰$54,615Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂45.9Median Age
🏠$180,400Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓30.4%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊11.4%Unemployment▲ 133% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.5%Hispanic: 1%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.4%Race
White94.5%
Hispanic1.0%
Black0.5%
Asian0.1%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty16.7% ▲ 67% above avg
College Grads30.4% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment11.4% ▲ 133% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate292 (30.6%)
Some College186 (19.5%)
Associates184 (19.3%)
Bachelors139 (14.6%)
Graduate Degree151 (15.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 19.5%Associates: 19.3%Bachelors: 14.6%Graduate: 15.8%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad30.6%
Some College19.5%
Associates19.3%
Bachelors14.6%
Graduate15.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,615 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$180,400 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$904/mo
Total Housing Units887
Vacant Units307

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
54%
About Hill City, MN

Hill City is a city in Minnesota, located in Aitkin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,429 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.9 years.

Economically, Hill City is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,615 is below the national average. Approximately 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Hill City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $180,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $904 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hill City is moderately educated. 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hill City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55748 1,429 $54,615 $180,400 $904 11.4% 30.4% 80.7%