City

Swatara, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Aitkin County  ·  Minnesota

👥347Population
💰$59,306Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂52.4Median Age
🏠$188,100Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓17.6%College Grads▼ 55% below avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.4%Other: 1.7%Race
White93.4%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

5–17
10%
18–24
9%
25–44
20%
45–64
39%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty3.5% ▼ 65% below avg
College Grads17.6% ▼ 55% below avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 63% below avg
HS Graduate158 (59.2%)
Some College24 (9%)
Associates38 (14.2%)
Bachelors15 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree32 (12%)

Education

HS Grad: 59.2%Some College: 9%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 12%Edu
HS Grad59.2%
Some College9.0%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate12.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.9%Renter: 6.1%Tenure
Owner93.9%
Renter6.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,306 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$188,100 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units240
Vacant Units109

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Walked
12%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
52%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
53%
About Swatara, MN

Swatara is a city in Minnesota, located in Aitkin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 347 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.4 years.

Economically, Swatara is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,306 is below the national average. Approximately 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Swatara is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $188,100, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 93.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Swatara is less-educated. 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.37%).

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

ZIP Codes in Swatara
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55785 347 $59,306 $188,100 1.8% 17.6% 93.9%