Owatonna
City in Steele County, Minnesota

Owatonna is a city in Steele County, Minnesota, with 26,420 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,152 ft (351 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Medford, 5.3 miles N.
- 26,420residents (2020 Census)
- 1,152 ftelevation · 351 m
- 15.1 sq miland area · 39.2 km²
- 1,746 / sq mipopulation density
- 55060ZIP code
About Owatonna
Owatonna () is a city in and the county seat of Steele County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 26,420 at the 2020 census. Owatonna is home to the Steele County Fairgrounds, which hosts the Steele County Free Fair in August. Interstate 35 and U.S. Highways 14 and 218 are three of the main routes in the city.
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Living in Owatonna
- Median household income
- $80,750
- Median home value
- $245,200
- Median rent
- $1,067/mo
- Median age
- 40.4
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Owatonna had 26,420 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 26,420 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,746 per sq mi (674 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Owatonna at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Steele County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 26,420 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.13 sq mi (39.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.0924° N, 93.2336° W |
| ZIP code | 55060 |
| Official website | ci.owatonna.mn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2749300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Owatonna
- Medford5.3 mi N
- Claremont12.2 mi E
- Warsaw13.1 mi NW
- Waseca13.4 mi W
- Morristown13.9 mi NW
- Faribault14.6 mi N
- Ellendale15.5 mi S
- West Concord17.1 mi E
- Kenyon17.5 mi NE
- Blooming Prairie17.8 mi SE
- New Richland18.9 mi SW
- Geneva19.0 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Owatonna
What county is Owatonna in?
Owatonna is in Steele County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Owatonna, MN?
26,420 people lived in Owatonna at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Owatonna, MN?
The ZIP code of Owatonna is 55060.
What is the elevation of Owatonna?
1,152 feet (351 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Owatonna?
Medford (5.3 mi), Claremont (12.2 mi), Warsaw (13.1 mi), Waseca (13.4 mi), Morristown (13.9 mi).
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