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Anoka County, MN
21 cities and towns and 13 ZIP codes in Anoka County, Minnesota.
Population
370,349
Land area
422sq mi
People per sq mi
878
ZIP codes
13
Cities and towns in Anoka County
Anoka County at a glance
- Anoka County is about 12 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 4th among 87 counties in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $101,869, 14% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $346,500 (5% above Minnesota) and median rent is $1,464 a month.
- Its largest cities are Blaine (72,488), Coon Rapids (63,468) and Andover (33,035).
Local data for Anoka County, MN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools155
- Colleges4
- Libraries9
- Banks53
- Post Offices11
- Parks315
- Grocery Stores87
- Restaurants666
- Affordable Housing21
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers6
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment23
- Private Schools19
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools4
- Superfund Sites9
- Toxic Release Facilities28
- Historic Places16
Housing and community stats
Anoka County, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$101,869
Poverty rate
7.0%
Median home value
$346,500
Prices +2.4% in a year
Median rent
$1,464/mo
Homeownership
80.2%
Bachelor's or higher
32.2%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (96,829), Norwegian Americans (39,408), Irish Americans (37,525).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
$2.29B
FY 2026, $6,288 per person
PPP loans
$880M
9,346 loans, 93,903 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$1.86M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Anoka County, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.7%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home17.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Anoka County, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
615
Most often 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 zone16 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Anoka County, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Anoka County
Population shown
- Blaine72,488
- Coon Rapids63,468
- Andover33,035
- Fridley30,241
- Ramsey28,421
- Columbia Heights22,155
- Lino Lakes22,113
- Anoka17,970
- Ham Lake16,702
- East Bethel12,115
- Oak Grove9,130
- St. Francis8,372
- Spring Lake Park7,032
- Circle Pines4,968
- Nowthen4,538
- Columbus4,248
- Centerville3,935
- Lexington2,770
- Martin Lake1,068
- Hilltop1,053
- Bethel474
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Anoka County, MN?
- Blaine is the largest city or town in Anoka County, with about 72,488 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Anoka County?
- Anoka County includes 13 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 55005, 55011, 55014, 55025, 55092.
- What is the population of Anoka County, MN?
- About 370,349 people live in Anoka County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Anoka County?
- Anoka County borders Hennepin County, Ramsey County, Washington County, Sherburne County, Chisago County, Isanti County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023