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Newport, MN
City in Washington County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55055.
Population
4,754
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,314
ZIP codes
1
Newport and its ZIP codes
Newport at a glance
- Newport is about 18 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 161st among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $71,979, 19% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $378,100 (15% above Minnesota) and median rent is $1,122 a month.
Local data for Newport, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Newport, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,979
Poverty rate
9.4%
Median home value
$378,100
Median rent
$1,122/mo
Homeownership
66.9%
Bachelor's or higher
27.4%
Median age
37.4
Average commute
25.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,878), Norwegian Americans (499), Mexican Americans (377).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Newport.
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
$7.74M
114 loans, 946 jobs reported
How people get to work
Newport, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.4%
- Carpooled15.2%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home18.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newport, 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
83° / 9°F
29.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newport, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
ZIP codes in Newport
1 in or overlapping Newport. Population shown
Cities near Newport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South St. PaulCity | 2.1 mi | 5.6 |
| St. Paul ParkCity | 2.9 mi | 3 |
| WoodburyCity | 4.2 mi | 34.9 |
| Inver Grove HeightsCity | 4.3 mi | 27.9 |
| West St. PaulCity | 4.6 mi | 4.9 |
| Sunfish LakeCity | 4.6 mi | 1.5 |
| LandfallCity | 5.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Cottage GroveCity | 5.4 mi | 33.6 |
| MaplewoodCity | 6.1 mi | 17 |
| Mendota HeightsCity | 6.5 mi | 9.1 |
| St. PaulCity | 6.6 mi | 52 |
| LilydaleCity | 6.9 mi | 0.6 |
| MendotaCity | 8 mi | 0.3 |
| OakdaleCity | 8.1 mi | 11 |
| AftonCity | 9.1 mi | 25.1 |
| EaganCity | 9.2 mi | 31.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newport, MN in?
- Newport is in Washington County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Newport, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Newport include 55055.
- What is the population of Newport, MN?
- About 4,754 people live in Newport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newport?
- Nearby places include South St. Paul (2.1 mi), St. Paul Park (2.9 mi), Woodbury (4.2 mi), Inver Grove Heights (4.3 mi), West St. Paul (4.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023