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Taconite, MN
City in Itasca County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55709, 55786.
Population
468
Land area
28sq mi
People per sq mi
17
ZIP codes
2
Taconite and its ZIP codes
Taconite at a glance
- Taconite is 77% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Taconite, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Itasca County. PPP loans are for Taconite.
Unemployment rate
6.3%
Aug 2026, +0.6 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
Environment and hazard risk
Taconite, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Taconite, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
ZIP codes in Taconite
2 in or overlapping Taconite. Population shown
Cities near Taconite
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BoveyCity | 2.9 mi | 2.3 |
| MarbleCity | 4 mi | 4.4 |
| CalumetCity | 5.6 mi | 1.8 |
| ColeraineCity | 6.3 mi | 15.4 |
| La PrairieCity | 8.8 mi | 1.7 |
| Grand RapidsCity | 9.8 mi | 22.4 |
| NashwaukCity | 11 mi | 15.2 |
| CohassetCity | 14 mi | 27.7 |
| WarbaCity | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| KeewatinCity | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| GoodlandCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| ZempleCity | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| Deer RiverCity | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| HibbingCity | 22 mi | 182 |
| ChisholmCity | 26 mi | 4.5 |
| Hill CityCity | 26 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Taconite, MN in?
- Taconite is in Itasca County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Taconite, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Taconite include 55709, 55786.
- What is the population of Taconite, MN?
- About 468 people live in Taconite, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Taconite?
- Nearby places include Bovey (2.9 mi), Marble (4 mi), Calumet (5.6 mi), Coleraine (6.3 mi), La Prairie (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023