Gilbert
City in St. Louis County, Minnesota

Gilbert is a city in St. Louis County, Minnesota, with 1,687 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,532 ft (467 m) above sea level. The nearest town is McKinley, 2.7 miles NE.
- 1,687residents (2020 Census)
- 1,532 ftelevation · 467 m
- 11.7 sq miland area · 30.2 km²
- 144 / sq mipopulation density
- 55741ZIP code
About Gilbert
Gilbert is a city in St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,687 at the 2020 census. State Highway 37 (MN 37) and State Highway 135 (MN 135) are two of the main routes in Gilbert. Gilbert is part of the Quad Cities, with Virginia, Eveleth, and Mountain Iron. The city is named for either Giles Gilbert, who led the exploration of the McKinley mine property in the 1890s, or E. A. Gilbert, a Duluth businessman.
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Living in Gilbert
- Median household income
- $64,625
- Median home value
- $126,000
- Median rent
- $698/mo
- Median age
- 48.9
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Gilbert had 1,687 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,687 |
|---|---|
| Density | 144 per sq mi (56 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gilbert at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Louis County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,687 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.68 sq mi (30.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.74 sq mi (1.92 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,532 ft (467 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.4874° N, 92.4505° W |
| ZIP code | 55741 |
| Official website | gilbertmn.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2723714 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gilbert
- McKinley2.7 mi NE
- Virginia4.2 mi NW
- Eveleth4.6 mi W
- Leonidas5.6 mi W
- Biwabik6.3 mi NE
- Mountain Iron8.5 mi NW
- Iron Junction8.8 mi SW
- Aurora10.2 mi E
- Kinney12.7 mi W
- Buhl15.4 mi W
- Hoyt Lakes17.0 mi E
- Chisholm20.0 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gilbert
What county is Gilbert in?
Gilbert is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Gilbert, MN?
1,687 people lived in Gilbert at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gilbert, MN?
The ZIP code of Gilbert is 55741.
What is the elevation of Gilbert?
1,532 feet (467 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gilbert?
McKinley (2.7 mi), Virginia (4.2 mi), Eveleth (4.6 mi), Leonidas (5.6 mi), Biwabik (6.3 mi).
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