St. James
City in Watonwan County, Minnesota
St. James is a city in Watonwan County, Minnesota, with 4,793 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,079 ft (329 m) above sea level. The nearest town is La Salle, 6.6 miles NE.
- 4,793residents (2020 Census)
- 1,079 ftelevation · 329 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 6.0 km²
- 2,060 / sq mipopulation density
- 56081ZIP code
About St. James
St. James or Saint James is a city in and the county seat of Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 4,793 at the 2020 census.
Minnesota State Highways 4, 30, and 60 are three of the main routes in the city.
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Living in St. James
- Median household income
- $60,242
- Median home value
- $122,100
- Median rent
- $839/mo
- Median age
- 37.6
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St. James had 4,793 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,793 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,060 per sq mi (795 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
St. James at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Watonwan County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,793 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.33 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.9832° N, 94.6261° W |
| ZIP code | 56081 |
| Official website | ci.stjames.mn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2757040 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near St. James
- La Salle6.6 mi NE
- Butterfield8.5 mi W
- Odin9.9 mi SW
- Ormsby9.9 mi S
- Lewisville10.4 mi SE
- Madelia11.2 mi NE
- Darfur11.6 mi NW
- Hanska13.2 mi NE
- Truman14.3 mi SE
- Mountain Lake15.1 mi W
- Trimont16.0 mi S
- Comfrey16.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about St. James
What county is St. James in?
St. James is in Watonwan County, Minnesota.
What is the population of St. James, MN?
4,793 people lived in St. James at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of St. James, MN?
The ZIP code of St. James is 56081.
What is the elevation of St. James?
1,079 feet (329 m) above sea level.
What towns are near St. James?
La Salle (6.6 mi), Butterfield (8.5 mi), Odin (9.9 mi), Ormsby (9.9 mi), Lewisville (10.4 mi).
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