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Grand Rapids, MN
City in Itasca County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55744.
Population
11,207
Land area
22.4sq mi
People per sq mi
501
ZIP codes
1
Grand Rapids and its ZIP codes
Grand Rapids at a glance
- Grand Rapids is about 6.9 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 97th among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $61,029, 31% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $213,800 (35% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,090 a month.
Local data for Grand Rapids, MN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools10
- Libraries1
- Banks9
- Post Offices2
- Parks9
- Grocery Stores10
- Restaurants47
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment10
- Private Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places1
Housing and community stats
Grand Rapids, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,029
Poverty rate
15.5%
Median home value
$213,800
Median rent
$1,090/mo
Homeownership
62.4%
Bachelor's or higher
28.8%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
15.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,568), Norwegian Americans (1,688), Irish Americans (948).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Itasca County. PPP loans are for Grand Rapids.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,933
16,444 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,669
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$390M
FY 2026, $8,671 per person
PPP loans
$63.5M
784 loans, 8,509 jobs reported
How people get to work
Grand Rapids, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.4%
- Carpooled12.8%
- Public transit3.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 15.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grand Rapids, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
901
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
17
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / -1°F
29.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grand Rapids, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
ZIP codes in Grand Rapids
1 in or overlapping Grand Rapids. Population shown
Cities near Grand Rapids
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| La PrairieCity | 2.3 mi | 1.7 |
| ColeraineCity | 3.8 mi | 15.4 |
| CohassetCity | 4.7 mi | 27.7 |
| BoveyCity | 7.4 mi | 2.3 |
| TaconiteCity | 9.8 mi | 28 |
| MarbleCity | 12 mi | 4.4 |
| ZempleCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Deer RiverCity | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| CalumetCity | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| WarbaCity | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| Hill CityCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| GoodlandCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| Ball ClubCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.8 |
| NashwaukCity | 21 mi | 15.2 |
| RemerCity | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| KeewatinCity | 24 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grand Rapids, MN in?
- Grand Rapids is in Itasca County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Grand Rapids, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Grand Rapids include 55744.
- What is the population of Grand Rapids, MN?
- About 11,207 people live in Grand Rapids, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grand Rapids?
- Nearby places include La Prairie (2.3 mi), Coleraine (3.8 mi), Cohasset (4.7 mi), Bovey (7.4 mi), Taconite (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023