Watertown
City in Carver County, Minnesota

Watertown is a city in Carver County, Minnesota, with 4,659 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 935 ft (285 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mayer, 5.5 miles SW.
- 4,659residents (2020 Census)
- 935 ftelevation · 285 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.8 km²
- 1,774 / sq mipopulation density
- 55388ZIP code
About Watertown
Watertown is a small city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States, along the South Fork of the Crow River, on the outskirts of the Twin Cities metro area. The population was 4,659 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Watertown
- Median household income
- $99,671
- Median home value
- $337,200
- Median rent
- $927/mo
- Median age
- 33.3
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Watertown had 4,659 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,659 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,774 per sq mi (685 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Watertown at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Carver County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,659 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.63 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.9602° N, 93.8439° W |
| ZIP code | 55388 |
| Official website | ci.watertown.mn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2768548 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Watertown
- Mayer5.5 mi SW
- Delano6.0 mi NE
- St. Bonifacius6.0 mi SE
- Minnetrista6.6 mi E
- Crown College7.2 mi SE
- Independence7.2 mi NE
- Montrose8.2 mi NW
- New Germany8.6 mi SW
- Waconia8.6 mi S
- Mound9.3 mi E
- Waverly9.3 mi NW
- Maple Plain9.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Watertown
What county is Watertown in?
Watertown is in Carver County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Watertown, MN?
4,659 people lived in Watertown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Watertown, MN?
The ZIP code of Watertown is 55388.
What is the elevation of Watertown?
935 feet (285 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Watertown?
Mayer (5.5 mi), Delano (6.0 mi), St. Bonifacius (6.0 mi), Minnetrista (6.6 mi), Crown College (7.2 mi).
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