Orono

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

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Orono is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, with 8,315 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 971 ft (296 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Village of Minnetonka Beach, 1.6 miles S.

About Orono

Orono ( OR-ə-noh, OR-noh) is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. It is a suburb of Minneapolis about 16 miles (26 km) west of Lake Minnetonka's north shore. The population was 8,315 at the 2020 census.

Orono is the largest municipality by area on Lake Minnetonka and is largely residential.

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Living in Orono

Median household income
$173,527
Median home value
$1,004,500
Median rent
$1,818/mo
Median age
46.6
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Orono, MN population

Orono had 8,315 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census8,315
Density522 per sq mi (202 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Orono at a glance

StateMinnesota (MN)
CountyHennepin County
TypeCity
Population8,315 (2020)
Land area15.92 sq mi (41.2 km²)
Water area8.07 sq mi (20.90 km²)
Elevation971 ft (296 m)
Coordinates44.9610° N, 93.5877° W
ZIP codes55391, 55356, 55384
Official websiteci.orono.mn.us
Census code (GEOID)2748580

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Orono

What county is Orono in?

Orono is in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

What is the population of Orono, MN?

8,315 people lived in Orono at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Orono, MN?

The main ZIP code is 55391. Other ZIP codes: 55356, 55384.

What is the elevation of Orono?

971 feet (296 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Orono?

Village of Minnetonka Beach (1.6 mi), Long Lake (1.8 mi), Spring Park (2.7 mi), Tonka Bay (3.2 mi), Woodland (3.5 mi).

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