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Lakeville, MN
City in Dakota County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55044.
Population
74,354
Land area
36.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,014
ZIP codes
1
Lakeville and its ZIP codes
Lakeville at a glance
- Lakeville is about 28 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 9th among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $139,041, 56% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $452,500 (37% above Minnesota) and median rent is $1,806 a month.
Local data for Lakeville, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lakeville, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$139,041
Poverty rate
2.9%
Median home value
$452,500
Median rent
$1,806/mo
Homeownership
87.8%
Bachelor's or higher
50.6%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (21,199), Norwegian Americans (10,026), Irish Americans (8,537).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dakota County. PPP loans are for Lakeville.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,673
189,166 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,886
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.58B
FY 2026, $14,956 per person
How people get to work
Lakeville, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.1%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home23.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lakeville, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
757
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
161
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 8°F
32.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lakeville, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
8.2%
U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts
Smoking
10.7%
U.S. 12.8% -2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
ZIP codes in Lakeville
1 in or overlapping Lakeville. Population shown
Cities near Lakeville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FarmingtonCity | 4.4 mi | 15.5 |
| Credit RiverCity | 4.7 mi | 23.4 |
| Apple ValleyCity | 6.4 mi | 16.9 |
| BurnsvilleCity | 7.3 mi | 24.9 |
| Elko New MarketCity | 7.7 mi | 3.8 |
| SavageCity | 7.9 mi | 15.6 |
| EmpireCity | 8.8 mi | 30.5 |
| Prior LakeCity | 9.8 mi | 16.3 |
| RosemountCity | 11 mi | 33.3 |
| BloomingtonCity | 11 mi | 34.7 |
| EaganCity | 11 mi | 31.2 |
| ShakopeeCity | 12 mi | 29.5 |
| CoatesCity | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| HamptonCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| RichfieldCity | 14 mi | 6.8 |
| VermillionCity | 15 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lakeville, MN in?
- Lakeville is in Dakota County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Lakeville, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lakeville include 55044.
- What is the population of Lakeville, MN?
- About 74,354 people live in Lakeville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lakeville?
- Nearby places include Farmington (4.4 mi), Credit River (4.7 mi), Apple Valley (6.4 mi), Burnsville (7.3 mi), Elko New Market (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023