Becker
City in Sherburne County, Minnesota
Becker is a city in Sherburne County, Minnesota, with 4,877 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 971 ft (296 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clear Lake, 7.0 miles NW.
- 4,877residents (2020 Census)
- 971 ftelevation · 296 m
- 11.7 sq miland area · 30.2 km²
- 418 / sq mipopulation density
- 55308ZIP code
About Becker
Becker is a city in Sherburne County, Minnesota, between the Mississippi and Elk Rivers. The population was 4,877 at the 2020 census.
Becker is located 46 miles northwest of Minneapolis and 19 miles southeast of St. Cloud. U.S. Highway 10 serves as a main route in Becker.
The city is home to the Sherburne County Generating Station (Sherco) which accounted for 77% of the city's tax base in 2019 and two thirds of taxes generated for the city in 2023. Homeowners have considerable lower property taxes than surrounding communities due to taxes paid by the power plant.
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Living in Becker
- Median household income
- $86,094
- Median home value
- $271,300
- Median rent
- $889/mo
- Median age
- 34.2
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Becker had 4,877 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,877 |
|---|---|
| Density | 418 per sq mi (161 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Becker at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Sherburne County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,877 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.67 sq mi (30.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km²) |
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.3865° N, 93.8873° W |
| ZIP code | 55308 |
| Official website | ci.becker.mn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2704618 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Becker
- Clear Lake7.0 mi NW
- Silver Creek7.2 mi SW
- Big Lake7.6 mi SE
- Clearwater7.8 mi W
- Monticello8.0 mi SE
- Maple Lake12.2 mi SW
- Annandale14.3 mi SW
- Buffalo14.3 mi S
- Zimmerman14.6 mi E
- Albertville15.1 mi SE
- Otsego15.3 mi SE
- St. Augusta15.5 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Becker
What county is Becker in?
Becker is in Sherburne County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Becker, MN?
4,877 people lived in Becker at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Becker, MN?
The ZIP code of Becker is 55308.
What is the elevation of Becker?
971 feet (296 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Becker?
Clear Lake (7.0 mi), Silver Creek (7.2 mi), Big Lake (7.6 mi), Clearwater (7.8 mi), Monticello (8.0 mi).
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