Coates
City in Dakota County, Minnesota
Coates is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, with 147 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 912 ft (278 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rosemount, 2.8 miles NW.
- 147residents (2020 Census)
- 912 ftelevation · 278 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.9 km²
- 98 / sq mipopulation density
- 55068ZIP code
About Coates
Coates is a town in the U.S. state of Minnesota located west of the Upper Mississippi River on the exurban fringe in central Dakota County.
U.S. Highway 52 connects north to the city of Saint Paul, while County Road 46 draws east–west to nearby suburban cities. As of the 2020 census, Coates had a population of 147. It is named for Civil War Captain Henry C. Coates who served in the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry.
Major employers are in trucking, moving and recycling services. The city is popular among people from the Twin Cities for the House of Coates, a burger restaurant opened in 1962. St. Agatha's Catholic Church serves as city hall.
Originally a rural post office hub in the 1900s, the U.S. Postal Service now designates addresses as part of the larger nearby city of Rosemount. The city of Coates was officially incorporated in 1953 at the northwest corner of Vermillion Township.
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Living in Coates
- Median household income
- $82,250
- Median home value
- $240,000
- Median rent
- $1,146/mo
- Median age
- 36.8
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Coates had 147 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 147 |
|---|---|
| Density | 98 per sq mi (38 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Coates at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Dakota County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 147 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.50 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.7151° N, 93.0321° W |
| ZIP code | 55068 |
| Official website | co.dakota.mn.us/CountyGovernment/PublicEntities/Cities/CityCoates.htm |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2712376 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Coates
- Rosemount2.8 mi NW
- Empire3.8 mi SW
- Vermillion4.6 mi SE
- Hampton7.5 mi S
- Farmington7.7 mi SW
- Inver Grove Heights8.0 mi N
- Apple Valley8.5 mi W
- St. Paul Park8.5 mi N
- Hastings8.9 mi E
- Cottage Grove8.9 mi NE
- New Trier9.1 mi SE
- Eagan9.4 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Coates
What county is Coates in?
Coates is in Dakota County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Coates, MN?
147 people lived in Coates at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Coates, MN?
The ZIP code of Coates is 55068.
What is the elevation of Coates?
912 feet (278 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Coates?
Rosemount (2.8 mi), Empire (3.8 mi), Vermillion (4.6 mi), Hampton (7.5 mi), Farmington (7.7 mi).
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