Mountain Iron
City in St. Louis County, Minnesota
Mountain Iron is a city in St. Louis County, Minnesota, with 2,878 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,486 ft (453 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Virginia, 4.7 miles E.
- 2,878residents (2020 Census)
- 1,486 ftelevation · 453 m
- 68.1 sq miland area · 176.4 km²
- 42 / sq mipopulation density
- 55768main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Mountain Iron
Mountain Iron is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States, in the heart of the Mesabi Range. The population was 2,878 at the 2020 census.
U.S. Highway 169 serves as a main route in Mountain Iron.
The city's motto is "Taconite Capital of the World". The local mine, Minntac, is owned by the United States Steel Corporation (U.S. Steel).
Mountain Iron is part of the Quad Cities, with Virginia, Eveleth, and Gilbert.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Mountain Iron weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Mountain Iron
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Mountain Iron
- Median household income
- $83,293
- Median home value
- $192,800
- Median rent
- $918/mo
- Median age
- 47.5
Do you know Mountain Iron? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Mountain Iron special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Mountain Iron
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Mountain Iron Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Mountain Iron, MN population
Mountain Iron had 2,878 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,878 |
|---|---|
| Density | 42 per sq mi (16 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mountain Iron at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Louis County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,878 (2020) |
| Land area | 68.10 sq mi (176.4 km²) |
| Water area | 2.79 sq mi (7.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,486 ft (453 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.5367° N, 92.6166° W |
| ZIP codes | 55768, 55758 |
| Official website | mtniron.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2744548 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mountain Iron
- Virginia4.7 mi E
- Kinney5.0 mi W
- Leonidas5.0 mi SE
- Eveleth5.3 mi SE
- Buhl8.0 mi W
- Iron Junction8.1 mi S
- Gilbert8.5 mi SE
- McKinley10.2 mi E
- Chisholm12.7 mi W
- Biwabik12.8 mi E
- Aurora17.5 mi E
- Hibbing18.2 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Iron
What county is Mountain Iron in?
Mountain Iron is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Mountain Iron, MN?
2,878 people lived in Mountain Iron at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mountain Iron, MN?
The main ZIP code is 55768. Other ZIP codes: 55758.
What is the elevation of Mountain Iron?
1,486 feet (453 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mountain Iron?
Virginia (4.7 mi), Kinney (5.0 mi), Leonidas (5.0 mi), Eveleth (5.3 mi), Buhl (8.0 mi).
Last updated: