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Blaine, MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55014, 55434, 55449.

Population

72,488

Land area

32.9sq mi

People per sq mi

2,203

ZIP codes

3

Blaine and its ZIP codes

Blaine at a glance

  • Blaine is about 31 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 10th among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
  • The median household income is $106,801, 20% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $352,400 (7% above Minnesota) and median rent is $1,705 a month.

Local data for Blaine, MN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Blaine, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$106,801

Poverty rate

7.2%

Median home value

$352,400

Median rent

$1,705/mo

Homeownership

85.3%

Bachelor's or higher

36.9%

Median age

37.5

Average commute

24.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (18,555), Norwegian Americans (6,696), Irish Americans (6,466).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Anoka County. PPP loans are for Blaine.

Details

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

$154M

1,597 loans, 15,565 jobs reported

Anoka County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Blaine, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone69.0%
  • Carpooled8.4%
  • Public transit0.6%
  • Walked0.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
  • Worked from home20.6%

Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Blaine, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Blaine, MN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.8%

U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts

Diabetes

10.3%

U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts

Smoking

13.7%

U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.5%

U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts

ZIP codes in Blaine

3 in or overlapping Blaine. Population shown

Cities near Blaine

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
LexingtonCity2.5 mi0.7
Circle PinesCity3.3 mi1.7
Spring Lake ParkCity4 mi2
Mounds ViewCity4.3 mi4.1
Lino LakesCity5 mi28.2
Coon RapidsCity5.1 mi22.6
Ham LakeCity5.7 mi34.4
FridleyCity6.5 mi10.2
ShoreviewCity6.8 mi10.8
Arden HillsCity6.9 mi8.5
New BrightonCity7.1 mi6.5
North OaksCity7.2 mi6.9
CentervilleCity7.6 mi2.1
Brooklyn ParkCity7.9 mi26.1
HilltopCity8.1 mi0.1
Columbia HeightsCity8.2 mi3.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Blaine, MN in?
Blaine is in Anoka County, Minnesota.
What ZIP codes are in Blaine, MN?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Blaine include 55014, 55434, 55449.
What is the population of Blaine, MN?
About 72,488 people live in Blaine, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Blaine?
Nearby places include Lexington (2.5 mi), Circle Pines (3.3 mi), Spring Lake Park (4 mi), Mounds View (4.3 mi), Lino Lakes (5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023