Columbus

City in Anoka County, Minnesota

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Columbus is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota, with 4,159 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Ham Lake, 4.2 miles W.

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Living in Columbus

Median household income
$123,194
Median home value
$460,200
Median rent
$1,653/mo
Median age
44.9
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Columbus, MN population

Columbus had 4,159 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census4,159
Density93 per sq mi (36 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Columbus at a glance

StateMinnesota (MN)
CountyAnoka County
TypeCity
Population4,159 (2020)
Land area44.85 sq mi (116.2 km²)
Water area2.84 sq mi (7.35 km²)
Coordinates45.2535° N, 93.1094° W
ZIP code55025
Census code (GEOID)2712718

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Columbus

What county is Columbus in?

Columbus is in Anoka County, Minnesota.

What is the population of Columbus, MN?

4,159 people lived in Columbus at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Columbus, MN?

The ZIP code of Columbus is 55025.

What towns are near Columbus?

Ham Lake (4.2 mi), Lino Lakes (6.3 mi), Centerville (6.5 mi), Forest Lake (6.9 mi), Blaine (7.4 mi).

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