Stillwater
City in Washington County, Minnesota

Stillwater is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, with 19,394 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 696 ft (212 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oak Park Heights, 2.0 miles SE.
- 19,394residents (2020 Census)
- 696 ftelevation · 212 m
- 8.0 sq miland area · 20.8 km²
- 2,409 / sq mipopulation density
- 55082ZIP code
About Stillwater
Stillwater is a city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and the county seat of Washington County. It is in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area, on the west bank of the St. Croix River, across from Houlton, Wisconsin. Stillwater's population was 19,394 at the 2020 census. Stillwater is often called "the birthplace of Minnesota" due to its role in the establishment of the state.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Stillwater weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Stillwater
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Stillwater
- Median household income
- $105,853
- Median home value
- $414,200
- Median rent
- $1,622/mo
- Median age
- 42.5
Do you know Stillwater? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Stillwater special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Stillwater
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Stillwater Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Stillwater, MN population
Stillwater had 19,394 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 19,394 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,409 per sq mi (930 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Stillwater at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 19,394 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.05 sq mi (20.8 km²) |
| Water area | 1.03 sq mi (2.66 km²) |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.0586° N, 92.8304° W |
| ZIP code | 55082 |
| Official website | ci.stillwater.mn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2762824 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Stillwater
- Oak Park Heights2.0 mi SE
- Houlton, WI2.2 mi E
- Bayport3.9 mi SE
- Grant4.3 mi W
- North Hudson, WI5.7 mi SE
- Lake Elmo6.2 mi SW
- Willernie6.2 mi W
- Pine Springs6.3 mi W
- Mahtomedi6.5 mi W
- Birchwood Village7.2 mi W
- Dellwood7.2 mi W
- Lakeland7.9 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Stillwater
What county is Stillwater in?
Stillwater is in Washington County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Stillwater, MN?
19,394 people lived in Stillwater at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Stillwater, MN?
The ZIP code of Stillwater is 55082.
What is the elevation of Stillwater?
696 feet (212 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Stillwater?
Oak Park Heights (2.0 mi), Houlton (2.2 mi), Bayport (3.9 mi), Grant (4.3 mi), North Hudson (5.7 mi).
Last updated: