Orono
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

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.
- 8,315residents (2020 Census)
- 971 ftelevation · 296 m
- 15.9 sq miland area · 41.2 km²
- 522 / sq mipopulation density
- 55391main ZIP code (3 in total)
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 had 8,315 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,315 |
|---|---|
| Density | 522 per sq mi (202 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Orono at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Hennepin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,315 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.92 sq mi (41.2 km²) |
| Water area | 8.07 sq mi (20.90 km²) |
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.9610° N, 93.5877° W |
| ZIP codes | 55391, 55356, 55384 |
| Official website | ci.orono.mn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2748580 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Orono
- Village of Minnetonka Beach1.6 mi S
- Long Lake1.8 mi NE
- Spring Park2.7 mi SW
- Tonka Bay3.2 mi S
- Woodland3.5 mi E
- Deephaven3.5 mi SE
- Wayzata3.6 mi E
- Greenwood3.7 mi SE
- Mound4.0 mi SW
- Shorewood4.1 mi S
- Excelsior4.2 mi S
- Maple Plain4.9 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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