Big Lake
City in Sherburne County, Minnesota

Big Lake is a city in Sherburne County, Minnesota, with 11,686 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 938 ft (286 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Monticello, 4.0 miles SW.
- 11,686residents (2020 Census)
- 938 ftelevation · 286 m
- 7.2 sq miland area · 18.7 km²
- 1,616 / sq mipopulation density
- 55309ZIP code
About Big Lake
Big Lake is a city in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 11,686 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Big Lake
- Median household income
- $120,549
- Median home value
- $330,200
- Median rent
- $1,340/mo
- Median age
- 32.5
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Big Lake had 11,686 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,686 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,616 per sq mi (624 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Big Lake at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Sherburne County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 11,686 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.23 sq mi (18.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.93 sq mi (2.40 km²) |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.3424° N, 93.7430° W |
| ZIP code | 55309 |
| Official website | biglakemn.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2705752 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Big Lake
- Monticello4.0 mi SW
- Becker7.6 mi NW
- Otsego8.0 mi SE
- Albertville8.3 mi SE
- Elk River8.6 mi E
- Zimmerman9.8 mi NE
- St. Michael10.2 mi S
- Silver Creek12.1 mi W
- Buffalo12.7 mi SW
- Hanover13.3 mi S
- Rogers13.6 mi SE
- Clear Lake14.5 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Big Lake
What county is Big Lake in?
Big Lake is in Sherburne County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Big Lake, MN?
11,686 people lived in Big Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Big Lake, MN?
The ZIP code of Big Lake is 55309.
What is the elevation of Big Lake?
938 feet (286 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Big Lake?
Monticello (4.0 mi), Becker (7.6 mi), Otsego (8.0 mi), Albertville (8.3 mi), Elk River (8.6 mi).
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