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Stillwater, MN
City in Washington County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55082.
Population
19,355
Land area
8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,405
ZIP codes
1
Stillwater and its ZIP codes
Stillwater at a glance
- Stillwater is about 33 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- It is the 63rd most populous of 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- Households here earn a median of $105,853 a year, 19% more than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $414,200 (26% above Minnesota) and median rent is $1,622 a month.
Local data for Stillwater, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stillwater, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$105,853
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$414,200
Median rent
$1,622/mo
Homeownership
76.7%
Bachelor's or higher
51.0%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
20.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,150), Irish Americans (2,723), Swedish Americans (2,458).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Stillwater.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,636
96,635 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$86,217
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.6B
FY 2026, $6,106 per person
How people get to work
Stillwater, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.8%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home21.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stillwater, 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
79° / 5°F
33.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stillwater, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.4%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
ZIP codes in Stillwater
1 in or overlapping Stillwater. Population shown
Cities near Stillwater
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Houlton, WICensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.5 |
| Oak Park HeightsCity | 2 mi | 2.9 |
| GrantCity | 3.8 mi | 25.1 |
| BayportCity | 4 mi | 1.7 |
| Lake ElmoCity | 5.7 mi | 22.1 |
| North Hudson, WIVillage | 5.7 mi | 1.6 |
| Pine SpringsCity | 6 mi | 0.8 |
| WillernieCity | 6.1 mi | 0.1 |
| MahtomediCity | 6.3 mi | 3.5 |
| Birchwood VillageCity | 7.1 mi | 0.3 |
| DellwoodCity | 7.5 mi | 2.7 |
| LakelandCity | 7.9 mi | 2.1 |
| Hudson, WICity | 7.9 mi | 6.8 |
| OakdaleCity | 7.9 mi | 11 |
| Lakeland ShoresCity | 8.3 mi | 0.3 |
| North St. PaulCity | 8.8 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stillwater, MN in?
- Stillwater is in Washington County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Stillwater, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Stillwater include 55082.
- What is the population of Stillwater, MN?
- About 19,355 people live in Stillwater, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stillwater?
- Nearby places include Houlton, WI (2 mi), Oak Park Heights (2 mi), Grant (3.8 mi), Bayport (4 mi), Lake Elmo (5.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023