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Anoka, MN
City in Anoka County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55303.
Population
17,970
Land area
6.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,695
ZIP codes
1
Anoka and its ZIP codes
Anoka at a glance
- Anoka is about 37 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- It is the 66th most populous of 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- Households here earn a median of $75,948 a year, 15% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $308,700 (6% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,269 a month.
Local data for Anoka, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Anoka, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,948
Poverty rate
8.3%
Median home value
$308,700
Median rent
$1,269/mo
Homeownership
56.9%
Bachelor's or higher
26.6%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,871), Norwegian Americans (2,034), Irish Americans (1,588).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Anoka County. PPP loans are for Anoka.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,842
133,128 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,906
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.3B
FY 2026, $6,288 per person
How people get to work
Anoka, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.6%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home11.8%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Anoka, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
615
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
230
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 2°F
28.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Anoka, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
ZIP codes in Anoka
1 in or overlapping Anoka. Population shown
Cities near Anoka
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChamplinCity | 1.7 mi | 8.2 |
| DaytonCity | 3.9 mi | 23.4 |
| RamseyCity | 4.5 mi | 28.9 |
| AndoverCity | 4.6 mi | 33.9 |
| Coon RapidsCity | 5 mi | 22.6 |
| OsseoCity | 6.2 mi | 0.7 |
| Brooklyn ParkCity | 7.2 mi | 26.1 |
| Maple GroveCity | 7.6 mi | 32.6 |
| Spring Lake ParkCity | 9.6 mi | 2 |
| Ham LakeCity | 9.6 mi | 34.4 |
| BlaineCity | 9.6 mi | 32.9 |
| RogersCity | 9.7 mi | 25.4 |
| Oak GroveCity | 9.8 mi | 33.9 |
| NowthenCity | 10 mi | 33.7 |
| Brooklyn CenterCity | 11 mi | 8 |
| FridleyCity | 11 mi | 10.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Anoka, MN in?
- Anoka is in Anoka County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Anoka, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Anoka include 55303.
- What is the population of Anoka, MN?
- About 17,970 people live in Anoka, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Anoka?
- Nearby places include Champlin (1.7 mi), Dayton (3.9 mi), Ramsey (4.5 mi), Andover (4.6 mi), Coon Rapids (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023