Afton
City in Washington County, Minnesota
Afton is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, with 2,955 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 712 ft (217 m) above sea level. The nearest town is St. Marys Point, 2.6 miles E.
- 2,955residents (2020 Census)
- 712 ftelevation · 217 m
- 25.1 sq miland area · 65.0 km²
- 118 / sq mipopulation density
- 55001main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Afton
Afton ( AF-tən) is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,955 at the 2020 United States census. It lies on a small bay where Valley Creek empties into the St. Croix River, several miles north of its confluence with the Mississippi River.
Afton is well known for Afton Alps, the largest ski and snowboard area in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. It is home to Afton State Park on the St. Croix River. Due to these two destinations and its quaint small-town appearance in a major metropolitan area, Afton receives a fair amount of local tourism in the form of day trips. The 2018 US Winter Olympic Gold Medalist cross-country skier Jessie Diggins is from Afton.
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Living in Afton
- Median household income
- $133,305
- Median home value
- $679,300
- Median rent
- $2,333/mo
- Median age
- 52.5
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Afton had 2,955 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,955 |
|---|---|
| Density | 118 per sq mi (45 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Afton at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,955 (2020) |
| Land area | 25.09 sq mi (65.0 km²) |
| Water area | 1.39 sq mi (3.60 km²) |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.8988° N, 92.8191° W |
| ZIP codes | 55001, 55043, 55129 |
| Official website | ci.afton.mn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2700316 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Afton
- St. Marys Point2.6 mi E
- Lake St. Croix Beach3.1 mi NE
- Lakeland Shores4.5 mi NE
- Lakeland4.5 mi NE
- Woodbury5.1 mi W
- Hudson, WI6.3 mi NE
- North Hudson, WI7.4 mi NE
- Cottage Grove7.5 mi SW
- Lake Elmo7.6 mi NW
- Bayport8.3 mi N
- Landfall8.5 mi NW
- Newport8.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Afton
What county is Afton in?
Afton is in Washington County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Afton, MN?
2,955 people lived in Afton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Afton, MN?
The main ZIP code is 55001. Other ZIP codes: 55043, 55129.
What is the elevation of Afton?
712 feet (217 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Afton?
St. Marys Point (2.6 mi), Lake St. Croix Beach (3.1 mi), Lakeland Shores (4.5 mi), Lakeland (4.5 mi), Woodbury (5.1 mi).
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