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Virginia, MN
City in St. Louis County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55792.
Population
8,332
Land area
18.8sq mi
People per sq mi
444
ZIP codes
1
Virginia and its ZIP codes
Virginia at a glance
- Virginia is about 6.2 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 116th among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $51,720, 42% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $120,600 (63% below Minnesota) and median rent is $792 a month.
Local data for Virginia, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Virginia, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,720
Poverty rate
18.0%
Median home value
$120,600
Median rent
$792/mo
Homeownership
59.3%
Bachelor's or higher
20.9%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
17.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,284), Norwegian Americans (1,225), Swedish Americans (699).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Louis County. PPP loans are for Virginia.
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
How people get to work
Virginia, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.3%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 17.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Virginia, 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° / -1°F
27.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone15 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Virginia, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
ZIP codes in Virginia
1 in or overlapping Virginia. Population shown
Cities near Virginia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EvelethCity | 2.8 mi | 6.3 |
| GilbertCity | 2.9 mi | 11.7 |
| LeonidasCity | 3.6 mi | 1.3 |
| McKinleyCity | 5.4 mi | 1.4 |
| Mountain IronCity | 5.5 mi | 68.1 |
| Iron JunctionCity | 7.5 mi | 0.8 |
| KinneyCity | 9.6 mi | 3.9 |
| BiwabikCity | 11 mi | 8.8 |
| BuhlCity | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| AuroraCity | 13 mi | 3.7 |
| ChisholmCity | 17 mi | 4.5 |
| Hoyt LakesCity | 19 mi | 55.9 |
| HibbingCity | 21 mi | 182 |
| TowerCity | 24 mi | 2.9 |
| CookCity | 24 mi | 2.6 |
| SoudanCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Virginia, MN in?
- Virginia is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Virginia, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Virginia include 55792.
- What is the population of Virginia, MN?
- About 8,332 people live in Virginia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Virginia?
- Nearby places include Eveleth (2.8 mi), Gilbert (2.9 mi), Leonidas (3.6 mi), McKinley (5.4 mi), Mountain Iron (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023