Wayzata

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

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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.

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, MN population

Wayzata had 4,434 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census4,434
Density1,434 per sq mi (554 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Wayzata at a glance

StateMinnesota (MN)
CountyHennepin County
TypeCity
Population4,434 (2020)
Land area3.09 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Water area1.60 sq mi (4.14 km²)
Elevation942 ft (287 m)
Coordinates44.9706° N, 93.5155° W
ZIP code55391
Official websitewayzata.org
Census code (GEOID)2768818

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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