Alden
City in Freeborn County, Minnesota

Alden is a city in Freeborn County, Minnesota, with 583 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,270 ft (387 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Conger, 4.2 miles SE.
- 583residents (2020 Census)
- 1,270 ftelevation · 387 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 604 / sq mipopulation density
- 56009ZIP code
About Alden
Alden ( AWL-din) is a city in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, Alden had a population of 583.
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Living in Alden
- Median household income
- $73,250
- Median home value
- $128,400
- Median rent
- $1,042/mo
- Median age
- 50.5
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Alden had 583 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 583 |
|---|---|
| Density | 604 per sq mi (233 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alden at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Freeborn County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 583 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.96 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,270 ft (387 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.6675° N, 93.5699° W |
| ZIP code | 56009 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2700838 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alden
- Conger4.2 mi SE
- Walters6.8 mi SW
- Freeborn6.8 mi N
- Manchester7.2 mi NE
- Wells9.7 mi NW
- Albert Lea10.3 mi E
- Hartland10.4 mi NE
- Twin Lakes10.4 mi SE
- Kiester11.5 mi SW
- Emmons11.8 mi S
- Clarks Grove13.8 mi NE
- Scarville, IA13.8 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Alden
What county is Alden in?
Alden is in Freeborn County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Alden, MN?
583 people lived in Alden at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alden, MN?
The ZIP code of Alden is 56009.
What is the elevation of Alden?
1,270 feet (387 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alden?
Conger (4.2 mi), Walters (6.8 mi), Freeborn (6.8 mi), Manchester (7.2 mi), Wells (9.7 mi).
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