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Columbus, MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55025.

Population

4,248

Land area

44.8sq mi

People per sq mi

95

ZIP codes

1

Columbus and its ZIP codes

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Columbus at a glance

  • Columbus is 31% denser than Minnesota as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 172nd among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
  • The median household income is $123,194, 38% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $460,200 (40% above Minnesota) and median rent is $1,653 a month.

Local data for Columbus, MN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Columbus, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$123,194

Poverty rate

3.5%

Median home value

$460,200

Median rent

$1,653/mo

Homeownership

88.7%

Bachelor's or higher

28.8%

Median age

44.9

Average commute

28.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,088), Irish Americans (470), Norwegian Americans (409).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

4.6%

Sep 2026, +1.0 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

PPP loans

$70.7M

744 loans, 7,369 jobs reported

Anoka County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone78.7%
  • Carpooled5.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home14.1%

Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Columbus, 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

83° / 3°F

33.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Columbus, MN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.1%

U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts

Diabetes

11.0%

U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts

Smoking

13.2%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

5.9%

U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts

ZIP codes in Columbus

1 in or overlapping Columbus. Population shown

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Cities near Columbus

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Forest LakeCity6 mi30.5
Ham LakeCity6.1 mi34.4
Lino LakesCity6.7 mi28.2
WyomingCity7 mi20.7
CentervilleCity7.2 mi2.1
Martin LakeCensus-designated place8.2 mi1.4
East BethelCity8.8 mi44.6
HugoCity8.9 mi33.5
BlaineCity9 mi32.9
Circle PinesCity9.2 mi1.7
LexingtonCity9.7 mi0.7
Chisago CityCity11 mi17.8
North OaksCity11 mi6.9
StacyCity12 mi28.5
AndoverCity12 mi33.9
ScandiaCity12 mi34.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Columbus, MN in?
Columbus is in Anoka County, Minnesota.
What ZIP codes are in Columbus, MN?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Columbus include 55025.
What is the population of Columbus, MN?
About 4,248 people live in Columbus, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Columbus?
Nearby places include Forest Lake (6 mi), Ham Lake (6.1 mi), Lino Lakes (6.7 mi), Wyoming (7 mi), Centerville (7.2 mi).

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