Golden Valley
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Golden Valley is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, with 22,552 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 856 ft (261 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Robbinsdale, 2.7 miles NE.
- 22,552residents (2020 Census)
- 856 ftelevation · 261 m
- 10.2 sq miland area · 26.4 km²
- 2,210 / sq mipopulation density
- 55427main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Golden Valley
Golden Valley is a western first-ring suburb of Minneapolis in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. Its population was 22,552 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 21,263 in 2024. The city is mostly residential and is bordered by Interstate 394. Over 15% of it is parks or nature reserves. Minnesota State Highway 55 runs through the city, providing a direct route to downtown Minneapolis.
Golden Valley is the main corporate headquarters of General Mills, a major flour-milling and food-products company originally located in Minneapolis. It is the site of Pentair's U.S. headquarters and local NBC affiliate KARE. The city was also home to the former Minneapolis-Honeywell headquarters, which is now the Resideo Technologies corporate offices.
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Living in Golden Valley
- Median household income
- $108,772
- Median home value
- $431,400
- Median rent
- $1,785/mo
- Median age
- 44.2
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Golden Valley had 22,552 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 22,552 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,210 per sq mi (853 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Golden Valley at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Hennepin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 22,552 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.20 sq mi (26.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km²) |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.9902° N, 93.3587° W |
| ZIP codes | 55427, 55422, 55426 |
| Official website | goldenvalleymn.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2724308 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Golden Valley
- Robbinsdale2.7 mi NE
- St. Louis Park2.9 mi S
- Medicine Lake2.9 mi W
- Crystal3.3 mi N
- New Hope3.4 mi NW
- Minneapolis4.8 mi E
- Hopkins5.0 mi SW
- Plymouth5.5 mi NW
- Brooklyn Center5.7 mi N
- Minnetonka6.3 mi SW
- Columbia Heights6.8 mi NE
- Edina6.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Golden Valley
What county is Golden Valley in?
Golden Valley is in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Golden Valley, MN?
22,552 people lived in Golden Valley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Golden Valley, MN?
The main ZIP code is 55427. Other ZIP codes: 55422, 55426.
What is the elevation of Golden Valley?
856 feet (261 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Golden Valley?
Robbinsdale (2.7 mi), St. Louis Park (2.9 mi), Medicine Lake (2.9 mi), Crystal (3.3 mi), New Hope (3.4 mi).
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