Hinckley
City in Pine County, Minnesota

Hinckley is a city in Pine County, Minnesota, with 1,904 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,033 ft (315 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sandstone, 8.3 miles N.
- 1,904residents (2020 Census)
- 1,033 ftelevation · 315 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 9.8 km²
- 503 / sq mipopulation density
- 55037ZIP code
About Hinckley
Hinckley is a city in Pine County, Minnesota, United States, located at the junction of Interstate 35 and Minnesota State Highway 48. The population was 1,904 at the 2020 census.
Hinckley's name in the Ojibwe language is Gaa-zhiigwanaabikokaag, meaning "the place abundant with grindstones" due to being located along the Grindstone River. Portions of the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation are located within and adjacent to Hinckley.
On September 1, 1894, the Great Hinckley Fire killed more than 400 people.
Hinckley is generally considered the halfway point on Interstate 35 between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Duluth.
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Living in Hinckley
- Median household income
- $50,714
- Median home value
- $182,800
- Median rent
- $956/mo
- Median age
- 45
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Hinckley had 1,904 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,904 |
|---|---|
| Density | 503 per sq mi (194 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hinckley at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Pine County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,904 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.79 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.0130° N, 92.9127° W |
| ZIP code | 55037 |
| Official website | hinckley.govoffice2.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2729294 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hinckley
- Sandstone8.3 mi N
- Brook Park8.9 mi SW
- Pine City12.2 mi S
- Askov13.6 mi NE
- Finlayson13.7 mi N
- Henriette14.0 mi SW
- Quamba14.3 mi SW
- Rutledge16.9 mi N
- Rock Creek17.2 mi S
- Grasston18.9 mi SW
- Grantsburg, WI19.5 mi SE
- Mora20.4 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Hinckley
What county is Hinckley in?
Hinckley is in Pine County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Hinckley, MN?
1,904 people lived in Hinckley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hinckley, MN?
The ZIP code of Hinckley is 55037.
What is the elevation of Hinckley?
1,033 feet (315 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hinckley?
Sandstone (8.3 mi), Brook Park (8.9 mi), Pine City (12.2 mi), Askov (13.6 mi), Finlayson (13.7 mi).
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