Watkins
City in Meeker County, Minnesota

Watkins is a city in Meeker County, Minnesota, with 991 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,158 ft (353 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kimball, 5.4 miles E.
- 991residents (2020 Census)
- 1,158 ftelevation · 353 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.8 km²
- 1,441 / sq mipopulation density
- 55389ZIP code
About Watkins
Watkins is a city in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 991 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Watkins
- Median household income
- $64,896
- Median home value
- $149,100
- Median rent
- $808/mo
- Median age
- 42.8
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Watkins had 991 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 991 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,441 per sq mi (556 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Watkins at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Meeker County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 991 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.69 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.3158° N, 94.4120° W |
| ZIP code | 55389 |
| Official website | cityofwatkins.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2768620 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Watkins
- Kimball5.4 mi E
- Eden Valley6.5 mi W
- South Haven9.6 mi E
- Kingston9.8 mi SE
- Cold Spring9.9 mi N
- Fairhaven10.3 mi E
- Richmond10.8 mi NW
- Rockville11.3 mi NE
- Roscoe13.5 mi NW
- St. Augusta14.1 mi NE
- Litchfield14.5 mi S
- Annandale14.7 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Watkins
What county is Watkins in?
Watkins is in Meeker County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Watkins, MN?
991 people lived in Watkins at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Watkins, MN?
The ZIP code of Watkins is 55389.
What is the elevation of Watkins?
1,158 feet (353 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Watkins?
Kimball (5.4 mi), Eden Valley (6.5 mi), South Haven (9.6 mi), Kingston (9.8 mi), Cold Spring (9.9 mi).
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