Wheaton
City in Traverse County, Minnesota

Wheaton is a city in Traverse County, Minnesota, with 1,460 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,020 ft (311 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dumont, 7.1 miles SE.
- 1,460residents (2020 Census)
- 1,020 ftelevation · 311 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.5 km²
- 840 / sq mipopulation density
- 56296ZIP code
About Wheaton
Wheaton is a city and the county seat of Traverse County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,460 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Wheaton
- Median household income
- $45,781
- Median home value
- $87,500
- Median rent
- $609/mo
- Median age
- 46.3
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Wheaton had 1,460 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,460 |
|---|---|
| Density | 840 per sq mi (325 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wheaton at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Traverse County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,460 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.74 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (311 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.8059° N, 96.4980° W |
| ZIP code | 56296 |
| Official website | cityofwheaton.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2769844 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wheaton
- Dumont7.1 mi SE
- White Rock, SD9.0 mi NW
- White Rock Colony, SD9.8 mi NW
- Rosholt, SD12.0 mi W
- Norcross15.2 mi E
- Tintah16.5 mi NE
- Graceville16.7 mi S
- Herman17.2 mi E
- Barry17.4 mi S
- Fairmount, ND17.9 mi N
- Nashua18.5 mi NE
- Johnson18.9 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Wheaton
What county is Wheaton in?
Wheaton is in Traverse County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Wheaton, MN?
1,460 people lived in Wheaton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wheaton, MN?
The ZIP code of Wheaton is 56296.
What is the elevation of Wheaton?
1,020 feet (311 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wheaton?
Dumont (7.1 mi), White Rock (9.0 mi), White Rock Colony (9.8 mi), Rosholt (12.0 mi), Norcross (15.2 mi).
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