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Cologne, MN
City in Carver County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55322.
Population
2,282
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,276
ZIP codes
1
Cologne and its ZIP codes
Cologne at a glance
- Cologne is about 18 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $129,398, 45% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $383,600 (16% above Minnesota) and median rent is $585 a month.
Local data for Cologne, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cologne, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$129,398
Poverty rate
5.2%
Median home value
$383,600
Median rent
$585/mo
Homeownership
90.8%
Bachelor's or higher
42.1%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
26.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (944), Irish Americans (283), Norwegian Americans (238).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carver County. PPP loans are for Cologne.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,442
40,641 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$96,114
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$638M
FY 2026, $5,968 per person
PPP loans
$7.5M
197 loans, 803 jobs reported
How people get to work
Cologne, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.2%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home32.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cologne, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
594
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
88
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 4°F
34.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cologne, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
7.6%
U.S. 12.1% -4.5 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
ZIP codes in Cologne
1 in or overlapping Cologne. Population shown
Cities near Cologne
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WaconiaCity | 4.9 mi | 5.6 |
| Norwood Young AmericaCity | 6.2 mi | 2.5 |
| CarverCity | 8 mi | 4.8 |
| Crown CollegeCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.3 |
| VictoriaCity | 8.8 mi | 9.1 |
| HamburgCity | 9.2 mi | 0.2 |
| ChaskaCity | 9.4 mi | 17.1 |
| St. BonifaciusCity | 9.4 mi | 1 |
| MayerCity | 9.6 mi | 1.4 |
| Belle PlaineCity | 10 mi | 6 |
| JordanCity | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| MinnetristaCity | 12 mi | 26.1 |
| New GermanyCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| Green IsleCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| PlatoCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| ShorewoodCity | 12 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cologne, MN in?
- Cologne is in Carver County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Cologne, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cologne include 55322.
- What is the population of Cologne, MN?
- About 2,282 people live in Cologne, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cologne?
- Nearby places include Waconia (4.9 mi), Norwood Young America (6.2 mi), Carver (8 mi), Crown College (8.2 mi), Victoria (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023