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Isanti, MN
City in Isanti County, Minnesota.
Population
7,210
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,416
ZIP codes
0
Isanti and its ZIP codes
Isanti at a glance
- Isanti is about 20 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 126th among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $87,500, close to the Minnesota median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $290,600 (12% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,256 a month.
Local data for Isanti, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Isanti, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,500
Poverty rate
5.2%
Median home value
$290,600
Median rent
$1,256/mo
Homeownership
83.3%
Bachelor's or higher
24.9%
Median age
33.3
Average commute
28.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,124), Norwegian Americans (1,010), Polish Americans (811).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Isanti County. PPP loans are for Isanti.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,108
11,167 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,741
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$296M
FY 2026, $7,189 per person
How people get to work
Isanti, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.3%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.2%
Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Isanti, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
338
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
63
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 4°F
29.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Isanti, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
8.1%
U.S. 12.1% -4.0 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Isanti
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CambridgeCity | 5.1 mi | 7.5 |
| BethelCity | 6.2 mi | 1 |
| St. FrancisCity | 9.5 mi | 23.3 |
| East BethelCity | 9.6 mi | 44.6 |
| Martin LakeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| Oak GroveCity | 11 mi | 33.9 |
| StanchfieldCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| North BranchCity | 14 mi | 37.3 |
| StacyCity | 14 mi | 28.5 |
| NowthenCity | 14 mi | 33.7 |
| HarrisCity | 15 mi | 20 |
| BrahamCity | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| AndoverCity | 17 mi | 33.9 |
| WyomingCity | 17 mi | 20.7 |
| Ham LakeCity | 17 mi | 34.4 |
| ZimmermanCity | 18 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Isanti, MN in?
- Isanti is in Isanti County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Isanti, MN?
- About 7,210 people live in Isanti, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Isanti?
- Nearby places include Cambridge (5.1 mi), Bethel (6.2 mi), St. Francis (9.5 mi), East Bethel (9.6 mi), Martin Lake (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023