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Hibbing, MN
City in St. Louis County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55746.
Population
16,057
Land area
182sq mi
People per sq mi
88
ZIP codes
1
Hibbing and its ZIP codes
Hibbing at a glance
- It is the 71st most populous of 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- Households here earn a median of $55,789 a year, 37% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $130,200 (60% below Minnesota) and median rent is $833 a month.
Local data for Hibbing, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hibbing, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,789
Poverty rate
16.2%
Median home value
$130,200
Median rent
$833/mo
Homeownership
71.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.6%
Median age
45.7
Average commute
16.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,373), Irish Americans (1,450), Norwegian Americans (1,437).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Louis County. PPP loans are for Hibbing.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,615
95,078 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,867
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.7B
FY 2026, $13,363 per person
PPP loans
$45.4M
396 loans, 5,358 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hibbing, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home6.0%
Average one-way commute: 16.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hibbing, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
2,085
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
290
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / -4°F
24.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hibbing, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
ZIP codes in Hibbing
1 in or overlapping Hibbing. Population shown
Cities near Hibbing
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChisholmCity | 5.9 mi | 4.5 |
| KeewatinCity | 6.7 mi | 2.6 |
| BuhlCity | 9.5 mi | 3.3 |
| NashwaukCity | 10 mi | 15.2 |
| KinneyCity | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| Iron JunctionCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| CalumetCity | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| Mountain IronCity | 17 mi | 68.1 |
| LeonidasCity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| MarbleCity | 18 mi | 4.4 |
| EvelethCity | 19 mi | 6.3 |
| GoodlandCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| VirginiaCity | 21 mi | 18.8 |
| TaconiteCity | 22 mi | 28 |
| GilbertCity | 23 mi | 11.7 |
| BoveyCity | 23 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hibbing, MN in?
- Hibbing is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Hibbing, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hibbing include 55746.
- What is the population of Hibbing, MN?
- About 16,057 people live in Hibbing, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hibbing?
- Nearby places include Chisholm (5.9 mi), Keewatin (6.7 mi), Buhl (9.5 mi), Nashwauk (10 mi), Kinney (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023