Elk River
City in Sherburne County, Minnesota
Elk River is a city in Sherburne County, Minnesota, with 25,835 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 896 ft (273 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Otsego, 5.8 miles SW.
- 25,835residents (2020 Census)
- 896 ftelevation · 273 m
- 42.3 sq miland area · 109.6 km²
- 610 / sq mipopulation density
- 55330ZIP code
About Elk River
Elk River is a city and the county seat of Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States, about 34 miles northwest of Minneapolis. It is at the confluence of the Mississippi and Elk Rivers. The population was 25,835 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 27,896 in 2025, making Elk River the second-largest city in the Central Minnesota region after St. Cloud. U.S. Highways 10 and 169 and State Highway 101 are three of the main routes in Elk River. Elk River is 33.2 miles northwest of Minneapolis and 37.4 miles southeast of St. Cloud.
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Living in Elk River
- Median household income
- $108,741
- Median home value
- $370,100
- Median rent
- $1,283/mo
- Median age
- 37.2
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Elk River had 25,835 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 25,835 |
|---|---|
| Density | 610 per sq mi (236 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elk River at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Sherburne County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 25,835 (2020) |
| Land area | 42.33 sq mi (109.6 km²) |
| Water area | 1.48 sq mi (3.84 km²) |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.3322° N, 93.5665° W |
| ZIP code | 55330 |
| Official website | ElkRiverMN.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2718674 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elk River
- Otsego5.8 mi SW
- Nowthen6.3 mi E
- Ramsey7.5 mi SE
- Zimmerman7.6 mi N
- Albertville8.1 mi SW
- Big Lake8.6 mi W
- St. Francis9.4 mi NE
- Rogers10.2 mi S
- Dayton10.9 mi SE
- St. Michael11.0 mi SW
- Monticello11.0 mi W
- Oak Grove11.7 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Elk River
What county is Elk River in?
Elk River is in Sherburne County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Elk River, MN?
25,835 people lived in Elk River at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elk River, MN?
The ZIP code of Elk River is 55330.
What is the elevation of Elk River?
896 feet (273 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elk River?
Otsego (5.8 mi), Nowthen (6.3 mi), Ramsey (7.5 mi), Zimmerman (7.6 mi), Albertville (8.1 mi).
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