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Wayzata, MN
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55391.
Population
4,354
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,409
ZIP codes
1
Wayzata and its ZIP codes
Wayzata at a glance
- Wayzata is about 20 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 169th among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $131,614, 48% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,153,400 (about 3.5 times the Minnesota figure) and median rent is $1,782 a month.
Local data for Wayzata, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wayzata, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$131,614
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$1,153,400
Median rent
$1,782/mo
Homeownership
59.1%
Bachelor's or higher
72.7%
Median age
55.7
Average commute
18.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,108), Irish Americans (721), Norwegian Americans (592).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hennepin County. PPP loans are for Wayzata.
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
$96.02M
1,116 loans, 9,918 jobs reported
How people get to work
Wayzata, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.5%
- Carpooled2.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home32.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wayzata, 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
82° / 7°F
34.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wayzata, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.4%
U.S. 33.3% -9.9 pts
Diabetes
8.5%
U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts
Smoking
7.4%
U.S. 12.8% -5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.7%
U.S. 11.1% -6.4 pts
ZIP codes in Wayzata
1 in or overlapping Wayzata. Population shown
Cities near Wayzata
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodlandCity | 0.9 mi | 0.6 |
| DeephavenCity | 2.4 mi | 2.3 |
| Long LakeCity | 2.7 mi | 0.9 |
| MinnetonkaCity | 3.3 mi | 26.9 |
| OronoCity | 3.9 mi | 15.9 |
| Village of Minnetonka BeachCity | 4 mi | 0.5 |
| GreenwoodCity | 4.2 mi | 0.4 |
| PlymouthCity | 4.8 mi | 32.7 |
| Tonka BayCity | 4.9 mi | 0.9 |
| ExcelsiorCity | 4.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Medicine LakeCity | 5.3 mi | 0.2 |
| MedinaCity | 5.6 mi | 25.6 |
| Spring ParkCity | 6 mi | 0.4 |
| HopkinsCity | 6.1 mi | 4.1 |
| ShorewoodCity | 6.7 mi | 5.3 |
| St. Louis ParkCity | 7.5 mi | 10.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wayzata, MN in?
- Wayzata is in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Wayzata, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wayzata include 55391.
- What is the population of Wayzata, MN?
- About 4,354 people live in Wayzata, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wayzata?
- Nearby places include Woodland (0.9 mi), Deephaven (2.4 mi), Long Lake (2.7 mi), Minnetonka (3.3 mi), Orono (3.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023