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Lakeland, MN
City in Washington County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55043.
Population
1,492
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
719
ZIP codes
1
Lakeland and its ZIP codes
Lakeland at a glance
- Lakeland is about 10 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $100,132, 12% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $373,900 (14% above Minnesota) and median rent is $1,668 a month.
Local data for Lakeland, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lakeland, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$100,132
Poverty rate
3.3%
Median home value
$373,900
Median rent
$1,668/mo
Homeownership
86.6%
Bachelor's or higher
47.3%
Median age
56.2
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (772), Norwegian Americans (212), Irish Americans (203).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Lakeland.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, +1.0 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
$4.4M
85 loans, 558 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lakeland, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.2%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home20.1%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lakeland, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
85° / 9°F
35.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lakeland, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
ZIP codes in Lakeland
1 in or overlapping Lakeland. Population shown
Cities near Lakeland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeland ShoresCity | 0.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Hudson, WICity | 1.8 mi | 6.8 |
| Lake St. Croix BeachCity | 2 mi | 0.6 |
| St. Marys PointCity | 3 mi | 0.4 |
| North Hudson, WIVillage | 3.2 mi | 1.6 |
| AftonCity | 3.9 mi | 25.1 |
| BayportCity | 4.2 mi | 1.7 |
| Oak Park HeightsCity | 5.8 mi | 2.9 |
| Lake ElmoCity | 6.9 mi | 22.1 |
| Houlton, WICensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.5 |
| StillwaterCity | 7.9 mi | 8 |
| WoodburyCity | 8 mi | 34.9 |
| River Falls, WICity | 9.7 mi | 7.4 |
| OakdaleCity | 9.7 mi | 11 |
| LandfallCity | 9.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Pine SpringsCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lakeland, MN in?
- Lakeland is in Washington County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Lakeland, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lakeland include 55043.
- What is the population of Lakeland, MN?
- About 1,492 people live in Lakeland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lakeland?
- Nearby places include Lakeland Shores (0.6 mi), Hudson, WI (1.8 mi), Lake St. Croix Beach (2 mi), St. Marys Point (3 mi), North Hudson, WI (3.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023