Cottage Grove
City in Washington County, Minnesota
Cottage Grove is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, with 38,839 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 814 ft (248 m) above sea level. The nearest town is St. Paul Park, 4.2 miles W.
- 38,839residents (2020 Census)
- 814 ftelevation · 248 m
- 33.6 sq miland area · 87.1 km²
- 1,155 / sq mipopulation density
- 55016main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove is a city 10 miles (16 km) south of Saint Paul in Washington County in the U.S. state of Minnesota. It lies on the north bank of the Mississippi River, north of the confluence with the St. Croix River. Cottage Grove and nearby suburbs form the southeast portion of Minneapolis-Saint Paul, the 16th-largest metropolitan area in the United States, with about 3.69 million residents. Its population was 38,839 at the 2020 census.
The city is linked by U.S. Highways 10 and 61 and has a comfortable commute to both downtowns and the I-494 Strip in Bloomington. Once a rural township known for the state's first creameries and wheat production, the area was served by rail lines, river shipping, and grist mills. 3M has operated a production facility in Cottage Grove since 1947.
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Living in Cottage Grove
- Median household income
- $120,791
- Median home value
- $378,800
- Median rent
- $1,783/mo
- Median age
- 36.5
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Cottage Grove had 38,839 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 38,839 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,155 per sq mi (446 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cottage Grove at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 38,839 (2020) |
| Land area | 33.64 sq mi (87.1 km²) |
| Water area | 3.89 sq mi (10.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.8133° N, 92.9143° W |
| ZIP codes | 55016, 55071 |
| Official website | cottage-grove.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2713456 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cottage Grove
- St. Paul Park4.2 mi W
- Newport5.9 mi NW
- Hastings6.4 mi SE
- Woodbury6.4 mi N
- Inver Grove Heights7.2 mi W
- Prescott, WI7.4 mi SE
- Afton7.5 mi NE
- South St. Paul8.1 mi NW
- Rosemount8.9 mi SW
- Coates8.9 mi SW
- Sunfish Lake9.4 mi NW
- St. Marys Point9.8 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cottage Grove
What county is Cottage Grove in?
Cottage Grove is in Washington County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Cottage Grove, MN?
38,839 people lived in Cottage Grove at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cottage Grove, MN?
The main ZIP code is 55016. Other ZIP codes: 55071.
What is the elevation of Cottage Grove?
814 feet (248 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cottage Grove?
St. Paul Park (4.2 mi), Newport (5.9 mi), Hastings (6.4 mi), Woodbury (6.4 mi), Inver Grove Heights (7.2 mi).
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