Columbia Heights
City in Anoka County, Minnesota
Columbia Heights is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota, with 21,973 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 922 ft (281 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hilltop, 0.3 miles NW.
- 21,973residents (2020 Census)
- 922 ftelevation · 281 m
- 3.4 sq miland area · 8.8 km²
- 6,448 / sq mipopulation density
- 55421main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Columbia Heights
Columbia Heights is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 21,973 at the 2020 census.
Minnesota State Highways 47 (University Avenue) and 65 (Central Avenue) are two of the main routes in the city.
Columbia Heights is a first-ring northern suburb of Minneapolis, which borders it on the south. Its downtown district is centered at the intersection of 40th Avenue NE and Central Avenue, and includes the Heights Theater, county offices, the Public Library, and a variety of businesses. Central Avenue forms a commercial district along its length. More businesses also line University Avenue.
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Living in Columbia Heights
- Median household income
- $73,691
- Median home value
- $277,600
- Median rent
- $1,295/mo
- Median age
- 36.8
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Columbia Heights had 21,973 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 21,973 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6,448 per sq mi (2,490 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Columbia Heights at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Anoka County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 21,973 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.41 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km²) |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.0491° N, 93.2467° W |
| ZIP codes | 55421, 55418 |
| Official website | ci.columbia-heights.mn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2712700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Columbia Heights
- Hilltop0.3 mi NW
- St. Anthony2.0 mi SE
- New Brighton2.4 mi NE
- Fridley2.5 mi N
- Brooklyn Center3.7 mi W
- Arden Hills4.3 mi E
- Lauderdale4.3 mi SE
- Mounds View4.4 mi NE
- Robbinsdale4.4 mi SW
- Spring Lake Park4.6 mi N
- Roseville5.1 mi SE
- Falcon Heights5.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Columbia Heights
What county is Columbia Heights in?
Columbia Heights is in Anoka County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Columbia Heights, MN?
21,973 people lived in Columbia Heights at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Columbia Heights, MN?
The main ZIP code is 55421. Other ZIP codes: 55418.
What is the elevation of Columbia Heights?
922 feet (281 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Columbia Heights?
Hilltop (0.3 mi), St. Anthony (2.0 mi), New Brighton (2.4 mi), Fridley (2.5 mi), Brooklyn Center (3.7 mi).
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