Lonsdale
City in Rice County, Minnesota

Lonsdale is a city in Rice County, Minnesota, with 4,686 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,093 ft (333 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Elko New Market, 7.6 miles NE.
- 4,686residents (2020 Census)
- 1,093 ftelevation · 333 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.8 km²
- 1,795 / sq mipopulation density
- 55046ZIP code
About Lonsdale
Lonsdale is a city in Rice County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 4,686 at the 2020 census, with a 2026 estimate of 5,243. A fast growing exurb of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area, Lonsdale is located 40 miles south of downtown Minneapolis.
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Living in Lonsdale
- Median household income
- $95,176
- Median home value
- $357,000
- Median rent
- $906/mo
- Median age
- 30.3
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Lonsdale had 4,686 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,686 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,795 per sq mi (693 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lonsdale at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Rice County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,686 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.61 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.4776° N, 93.4242° W |
| ZIP code | 55046 |
| Official website | lonsdale.govoffice.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2738150 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lonsdale
- Elko New Market7.6 mi NE
- Montgomery8.0 mi W
- New Prague8.8 mi NW
- Heidelberg10.0 mi W
- Dundas11.4 mi E
- Northfield12.6 mi E
- Kilkenny13.4 mi SW
- Credit River13.7 mi N
- Faribault14.2 mi SE
- Warsaw15.7 mi S
- Lakeville16.1 mi NE
- Le Center16.4 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lonsdale
What county is Lonsdale in?
Lonsdale is in Rice County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Lonsdale, MN?
4,686 people lived in Lonsdale at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lonsdale, MN?
The ZIP code of Lonsdale is 55046.
What is the elevation of Lonsdale?
1,093 feet (333 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lonsdale?
Elko New Market (7.6 mi), Montgomery (8.0 mi), New Prague (8.8 mi), Heidelberg (10.0 mi), Dundas (11.4 mi).
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