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Hugo, MN

City in Washington County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55038.

Population

16,340

Land area

33.5sq mi

People per sq mi

488

ZIP codes

1

Hugo and its ZIP codes

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Hugo at a glance

  • Hugo is about 6.8 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 70th among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
  • The median household income is $116,228, 31% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $408,900 (24% above Minnesota) and median rent is $1,891 a month.

Local data for Hugo, MN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hugo, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$116,228

Poverty rate

2.8%

Median home value

$408,900

Median rent

$1,891/mo

Homeownership

89.5%

Bachelor's or higher

46.5%

Median age

40.1

Average commute

26.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,282), Irish Americans (2,043), Norwegian Americans (1,932).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Hugo.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$63,636

96,635 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$86,217

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.6B

FY 2026, $6,106 per person

PPP loans

$51.2M

520 loans, 5,078 jobs reported

Washington County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone78.4%
  • Carpooled3.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
  • Worked from home17.9%

Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hugo, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

533

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

247

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

79° / 5°F

33.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hugo, MN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.9%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

9.2%

U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts

Smoking

11.2%

U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.2%

U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts

ZIP codes in Hugo

1 in or overlapping Hugo. Population shown

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Cities near Hugo

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
CentervilleCity4.4 mi2.1
DellwoodCity4.8 mi2.7
Forest LakeCity6.1 mi30.5
GrantCity6.5 mi25.1
Lino LakesCity7 mi28.2
MahtomediCity7.1 mi3.5
White Bear LakeCity7.3 mi8
Birchwood VillageCity7.5 mi0.3
WillernieCity7.9 mi0.1
North OaksCity8 mi6.9
Gem LakeCity8.5 mi1
ScandiaCity8.6 mi34.9
Pine SpringsCity8.8 mi0.8
ColumbusCity8.9 mi44.8
Marine on St. CroixCity9 mi3.9
Circle PinesCity9.5 mi1.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hugo, MN in?
Hugo is in Washington County, Minnesota.
What ZIP codes are in Hugo, MN?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Hugo include 55038.
What is the population of Hugo, MN?
About 16,340 people live in Hugo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hugo?
Nearby places include Centerville (4.4 mi), Dellwood (4.8 mi), Forest Lake (6.1 mi), Grant (6.5 mi), Lino Lakes (7 mi).

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