Wayzata
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

Wayzata is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, with 4,434 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 942 ft (287 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Woodland, 1.4 miles S.
- 4,434residents (2020 Census)
- 942 ftelevation · 287 m
- 3.1 sq miland area · 8.0 km²
- 1,434 / sq mipopulation density
- 55391ZIP code
About Wayzata
Wayzata ( wy-ZET-ə) is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 4,434 at the 2020 census. A suburb of the Twin Cities, Wayzata is located about 9 miles (14 km) west of Minneapolis along the northern shore of Lake Minnetonka, the state's ninth-largest lake.
Nicknamed "The Gateway to Lake Minnetonka," Wayzata is known for its upscale shopping and restaurant district along the lakeshore. Given its relative proximity to Minneapolis, the city is frequented by boaters, sailors, and visitors during the summer months.
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Living in Wayzata
- Median household income
- $131,614
- Median home value
- $1,153,400
- Median rent
- $1,782/mo
- Median age
- 55.7
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Wayzata had 4,434 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,434 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,434 per sq mi (554 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wayzata at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Hennepin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,434 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.09 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Water area | 1.60 sq mi (4.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.9706° N, 93.5155° W |
| ZIP code | 55391 |
| Official website | wayzata.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2768818 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wayzata
- Woodland1.4 mi S
- Deephaven2.8 mi S
- Long Lake2.8 mi W
- Orono3.6 mi W
- Minnetonka3.9 mi SE
- Village of Minnetonka Beach4.0 mi SW
- Greenwood4.4 mi SW
- Plymouth4.4 mi NE
- Medicine Lake5.1 mi E
- Tonka Bay5.2 mi SW
- Medina5.2 mi NW
- Excelsior5.3 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wayzata
What county is Wayzata in?
Wayzata is in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Wayzata, MN?
4,434 people lived in Wayzata at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wayzata, MN?
The ZIP code of Wayzata is 55391.
What is the elevation of Wayzata?
942 feet (287 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wayzata?
Woodland (1.4 mi), Deephaven (2.8 mi), Long Lake (2.8 mi), Orono (3.6 mi), Minnetonka (3.9 mi).
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