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Nowthen, MN
City in Anoka County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55303, 55330.
Population
4,538
Land area
33.7sq mi
People per sq mi
135
ZIP codes
2
Nowthen and its ZIP codes
Nowthen at a glance
- Nowthen is 87% denser than Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 166th among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $160,417, 80% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $460,000 (40% above Minnesota).
Local data for Nowthen, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nowthen, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$160,417
Poverty rate
4.1%
Median home value
$460,000
Homeownership
97.3%
Bachelor's or higher
37.9%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
27.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,362), Norwegian Americans (1,021), Swedish Americans (352).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Anoka County. PPP loans are for Nowthen.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,842
133,128 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,906
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.29B
FY 2026, $6,288 per person
How people get to work
Nowthen, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.6%
- Carpooled3.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked13.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home24.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nowthen, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
615
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
230
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 4°F
32.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nowthen, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
ZIP codes in Nowthen
2 in or overlapping Nowthen. Population shown
Cities near Nowthen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| St. FrancisCity | 4.5 mi | 23.3 |
| Oak GroveCity | 6 mi | 33.9 |
| Elk RiverCity | 6.4 mi | 42.3 |
| RamseyCity | 6.4 mi | 28.9 |
| AndoverCity | 8.9 mi | 33.9 |
| BethelCity | 9.4 mi | 1 |
| ZimmermanCity | 9.6 mi | 3.8 |
| AnokaCity | 10 mi | 6.7 |
| DaytonCity | 10 mi | 23.4 |
| OtsegoCity | 11 mi | 29.6 |
| ChamplinCity | 12 mi | 8.2 |
| East BethelCity | 12 mi | 44.6 |
| RogersCity | 13 mi | 25.4 |
| AlbertvilleCity | 13 mi | 4.4 |
| Ham LakeCity | 14 mi | 34.4 |
| IsantiCity | 14 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nowthen, MN in?
- Nowthen is in Anoka County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Nowthen, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Nowthen include 55303, 55330.
- What is the population of Nowthen, MN?
- About 4,538 people live in Nowthen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nowthen?
- Nearby places include St. Francis (4.5 mi), Oak Grove (6 mi), Elk River (6.4 mi), Ramsey (6.4 mi), Andover (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023