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Orono, MN
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55356, 55391.
Population
8,195
Land area
15.9sq mi
People per sq mi
515
ZIP codes
2
Orono and its ZIP codes
Orono at a glance
- Orono is about 7.1 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 119th among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $173,527, 95% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,004,500 (about 3.1 times the Minnesota figure) and median rent is $1,818 a month.
Local data for Orono, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Orono, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$173,527
Poverty rate
6.2%
Median home value
$1,004,500
Median rent
$1,818/mo
Homeownership
90.9%
Bachelor's or higher
72.0%
Median age
46.6
Average commute
24.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,756), Irish Americans (938), Norwegian Americans (738).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hennepin County. PPP loans are for Orono.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$92,294
919,062 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$100,352
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$173B
FY 2026, $134,694 per person
PPP loans
$28.3M
286 loans, 3,352 jobs reported
How people get to work
Orono, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.7%
- Carpooled2.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home31.5%
Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Orono, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,221
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
882
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 6°F
32.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Orono, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.2%
U.S. 33.3% -8.1 pts
Diabetes
7.9%
U.S. 12.1% -4.2 pts
Smoking
8.9%
U.S. 12.8% -3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.4%
U.S. 11.1% -6.7 pts
ZIP codes in Orono
2 in or overlapping Orono. Population shown
Cities near Orono
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Village of Minnetonka BeachCity | 1.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Spring ParkCity | 2.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Long LakeCity | 2.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Tonka BayCity | 2.7 mi | 0.9 |
| GreenwoodCity | 3.5 mi | 0.4 |
| DeephavenCity | 3.7 mi | 2.3 |
| ShorewoodCity | 3.7 mi | 5.3 |
| MoundCity | 3.8 mi | 2.9 |
| ExcelsiorCity | 3.9 mi | 0.6 |
| WoodlandCity | 3.9 mi | 0.6 |
| WayzataCity | 3.9 mi | 3.1 |
| Maple PlainCity | 4.9 mi | 1.1 |
| MedinaCity | 5.3 mi | 25.6 |
| MinnetonkaCity | 6.6 mi | 26.9 |
| MinnetristaCity | 6.6 mi | 26.1 |
| LorettoCity | 7.1 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Orono, MN in?
- Orono is in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Orono, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Orono include 55356, 55391.
- What is the population of Orono, MN?
- About 8,195 people live in Orono, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Orono?
- Nearby places include Village of Minnetonka Beach (1.3 mi), Spring Park (2.3 mi), Long Lake (2.4 mi), Tonka Bay (2.7 mi), Greenwood (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023