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Pine County, MN
14 cities and towns and 11 ZIP codes in Pine County, Minnesota.
Population
29,640
Land area
1,411sq mi
People per sq mi
21
ZIP codes
11
Cities and towns in Pine County
Pine County at a glance
- Pine County is 71% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,146, 20% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $239,300 (27% below Minnesota) and median rent is $877 a month.
- Its largest cities are Pine City (3,468), Sandstone (2,482) and Rock Creek (1,748).
Local data for Pine County, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pine County, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,146
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$239,300
Prices +3.9% in a year
Median rent
$877/mo
Homeownership
81.6%
Bachelor's or higher
17.4%
Median age
45.9
Average commute
32.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,775), Swedish Americans (3,405), Irish Americans (2,980).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
6.6%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,335
7,906 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,677
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$215M
FY 2026, $7,454 per person
PPP loans
$37.4M
818 loans, 4,581 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$54.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Pine County, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.9%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 32.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pine County, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
483
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
106
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 2°F
30.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone16 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pine County, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Pine County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Pine County, MN?
- Pine City is the largest city or town in Pine County, with about 3,468 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Pine County?
- Pine County includes 11 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 55007, 55030, 55036, 55037, 55063.
- What is the population of Pine County, MN?
- About 29,640 people live in Pine County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Pine County?
- Pine County borders Chisago County, Douglas County, WI, Isanti County, Carlton County, Burnett County, WI, Kanabec County, Aitkin County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023