Belle Plaine
City in Scott County, Minnesota

Belle Plaine is a city in Scott County, Minnesota, with 7,395 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 856 ft (261 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jordan, 6.9 miles NE.
- 7,395residents (2020 Census)
- 856 ftelevation · 261 m
- 6.0 sq miland area · 15.5 km²
- 1,238 / sq mipopulation density
- 56011ZIP code
About Belle Plaine
Belle Plaine ( BEL PLAYN) is a city in Scott County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 7,395 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Belle Plaine
- Median household income
- $99,315
- Median home value
- $318,200
- Median rent
- $1,342/mo
- Median age
- 35.7
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Belle Plaine had 7,395 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,395 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,238 per sq mi (478 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Belle Plaine at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Scott County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,395 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.97 sq mi (15.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km²) |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.6198° N, 93.7646° W |
| ZIP code | 56011 |
| Official website | belleplainemn.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2704834 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Belle Plaine
- Jordan6.9 mi NE
- Henderson9.9 mi SW
- Cologne10.5 mi N
- New Prague10.6 mi SE
- Heidelberg11.1 mi SE
- Carver11.6 mi NE
- Hamburg12.3 mi NW
- Le Sueur12.3 mi SW
- Green Isle12.5 mi W
- Norwood Young America12.9 mi NW
- Montgomery15.1 mi SE
- Waconia15.3 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Belle Plaine
What county is Belle Plaine in?
Belle Plaine is in Scott County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Belle Plaine, MN?
7,395 people lived in Belle Plaine at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Belle Plaine, MN?
The ZIP code of Belle Plaine is 56011.
What is the elevation of Belle Plaine?
856 feet (261 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Belle Plaine?
Jordan (6.9 mi), Henderson (9.9 mi), Cologne (10.5 mi), New Prague (10.6 mi), Heidelberg (11.1 mi).
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