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Lake Elmo, MN

City in Washington County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55042.

Population

13,140

Land area

22.1sq mi

People per sq mi

595

ZIP codes

1

Lake Elmo and its ZIP codes

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Lake Elmo at a glance

  • Lake Elmo is about 8.2 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 86th among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
  • The median household income is $153,669, 73% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $597,000 (81% above Minnesota) and median rent is $2,407 a month.

Local data for Lake Elmo, MN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Lake Elmo, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$153,669

Poverty rate

4.8%

Median home value

$597,000

Median rent

$2,407/mo

Homeownership

93.5%

Bachelor's or higher

61.9%

Median age

40.8

Average commute

22.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,184), Irish Americans (2,367), Swedish Americans (1,018).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

$1.63B

FY 2026, $6,106 per person

PPP loans

$34.28M

434 loans, 4,022 jobs reported

Washington County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone57.1%
  • Carpooled5.1%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
  • Worked from home36.6%

Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lake Elmo, 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 Lake Elmo, MN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.3%

U.S. 33.3% -1.0 pts

Diabetes

10.1%

U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts

Smoking

9.9%

U.S. 12.8% -2.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.9%

U.S. 11.1% -6.2 pts

ZIP codes in Lake Elmo

1 in or overlapping Lake Elmo. Population shown

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Cities near Lake Elmo

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
OakdaleCity3 mi11
Pine SpringsCity4 mi0.8
LandfallCity4.6 mi0.1
MaplewoodCity4.9 mi17
WillernieCity4.9 mi0.1
North St. PaulCity4.9 mi2.9
Oak Park HeightsCity5.2 mi2.9
MahtomediCity5.7 mi3.5
StillwaterCity5.7 mi8
Birchwood VillageCity5.9 mi0.3
WoodburyCity6.1 mi34.9
GrantCity6.1 mi25.1
BayportCity6.1 mi1.7
LakelandCity6.9 mi2.1
Houlton, WICensus-designated place7.1 mi1.5
North Hudson, WIVillage7.2 mi1.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Lake Elmo, MN in?
Lake Elmo is in Washington County, Minnesota.
What ZIP codes are in Lake Elmo, MN?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Lake Elmo include 55042.
What is the population of Lake Elmo, MN?
About 13,140 people live in Lake Elmo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Lake Elmo?
Nearby places include Oakdale (3 mi), Pine Springs (4 mi), Landfall (4.6 mi), Maplewood (4.9 mi), Willernie (4.9 mi).

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