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Shorewood, MN
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55331.
Population
7,647
Land area
5.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,440
ZIP codes
1
Shorewood and its ZIP codes
Shorewood at a glance
- Shorewood is about 20 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 122nd among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $171,063, 92% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $703,200 (about 2.1 times the Minnesota figure) and median rent is $1,607 a month.
Local data for Shorewood, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shorewood, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$171,063
Poverty rate
5.2%
Median home value
$703,200
Median rent
$1,607/mo
Homeownership
93.2%
Bachelor's or higher
72.1%
Median age
48.3
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,835), Norwegian Americans (832), Swedish Americans (820).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hennepin County. PPP loans are for Shorewood.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.6 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
$50.55M
896 loans, 6,469 jobs reported
How people get to work
Shorewood, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.7%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle1.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home30.4%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shorewood, 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 Shorewood, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.1%
U.S. 33.3% -9.2 pts
Diabetes
7.6%
U.S. 12.1% -4.5 pts
Smoking
7.7%
U.S. 12.8% -5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.0%
U.S. 11.1% -7.1 pts
ZIP codes in Shorewood
1 in or overlapping Shorewood. Population shown
Cities near Shorewood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tonka BayCity | 1.9 mi | 0.9 |
| Spring ParkCity | 2.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Village of Minnetonka BeachCity | 2.8 mi | 0.5 |
| MoundCity | 2.8 mi | 2.9 |
| ExcelsiorCity | 2.9 mi | 0.6 |
| GreenwoodCity | 3.3 mi | 0.4 |
| OronoCity | 3.7 mi | 15.9 |
| VictoriaCity | 3.8 mi | 9.1 |
| DeephavenCity | 5 mi | 2.3 |
| MinnetristaCity | 5.5 mi | 26.1 |
| ChanhassenCity | 5.7 mi | 20.4 |
| Crown CollegeCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.3 |
| Long LakeCity | 6 mi | 0.9 |
| St. BonifaciusCity | 6.1 mi | 1 |
| WoodlandCity | 6.2 mi | 0.6 |
| ChaskaCity | 6.4 mi | 17.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shorewood, MN in?
- Shorewood is in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Shorewood, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Shorewood include 55331.
- What is the population of Shorewood, MN?
- About 7,647 people live in Shorewood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shorewood?
- Nearby places include Tonka Bay (1.9 mi), Spring Park (2.1 mi), Village of Minnetonka Beach (2.8 mi), Mound (2.8 mi), Excelsior (2.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023