Medicine Lake
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

Medicine Lake is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, with 337 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 899 ft (274 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Plymouth, 2.9 miles NW.
- 337residents (2020 Census)
- 899 ftelevation · 274 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.4 km²
- 1,953 / sq mipopulation density
- 55441ZIP code
About Medicine Lake
Medicine Lake is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. Located on a peninsula that juts into a lake of the same name. The population was 337 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 1,342 in 2025.
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Living in Medicine Lake
- Median household income
- $183,750
- Median home value
- $1,083,300
- Median rent
- $1,150/mo
- Median age
- 44.5
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Medicine Lake had 337 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 337 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,953 per sq mi (754 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Medicine Lake at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Hennepin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 337 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.17 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km²) |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.9958° N, 93.4180° W |
| ZIP code | 55441 |
| Official website | ci.medicine-lake.mn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2741462 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Medicine Lake
- Plymouth2.9 mi NW
- Golden Valley2.9 mi E
- New Hope3.2 mi NE
- Crystal4.1 mi NE
- St. Louis Park4.2 mi SE
- Robbinsdale4.7 mi NE
- Minnetonka4.8 mi SW
- Hopkins4.9 mi S
- Wayzata5.1 mi W
- Woodland5.8 mi SW
- Brooklyn Center7.0 mi NE
- Deephaven7.0 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Medicine Lake
What county is Medicine Lake in?
Medicine Lake is in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Medicine Lake, MN?
337 people lived in Medicine Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Medicine Lake, MN?
The ZIP code of Medicine Lake is 55441.
What is the elevation of Medicine Lake?
899 feet (274 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Medicine Lake?
Plymouth (2.9 mi), Golden Valley (2.9 mi), New Hope (3.2 mi), Crystal (4.1 mi), St. Louis Park (4.2 mi).
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