Welcome to Minnetonka ...
The city of Minnetonka is located in Hennepin County<1>.
The location of Minnetonka has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
The pronunciation of Minnetonka: min-uh-TAWN-kuh<3>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Minnetonka, you might consider that their post office opened in 1855.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Minnetonka has a population of 54,079 people<4> (see below for details).
Minnetonka is 980 feet [299 m] above sea level.<5>.
Time Zone: Minnetonka lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Minnetonka: (952)
The ZIP code for Minnetonka: 55345<6>
Websites for Minnetonka ...
Official Website: www.eminnetonka.com/
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Minnetonka had an population of 54,079 people. This is an increase of 8.74% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 5.42% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Minnetonka had a population of 49,734 people. This makes Minnetonka the county's 7th most populous community.
The population of Minnetonka represents 0.94% of the total population of Minnesota (which has 5,303,925 people), making it the state's 17th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 49,734 people, the population of Minnetonka decreased 3.05% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 51,301 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Minnetonka.
Communities near Minnetonka ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Minnetonka.
- Minneapolis
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minneapolis
- Minneapolis is located in Hennepin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 433,111 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Minneapolis <7>
- Saint Paul
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Paul
- Saint Paul is located in Ramsey County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 306,717 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Paul <7>
- Bloomington
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bloomington
- Bloomington is located in Hennepin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 84,583 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bloomington <7>
- Plymouth
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plymouth have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plymouth
- Plymouth is located in Hennepin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 79,635 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Plymouth <7>
- Brooklyn Park
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brooklyn Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brooklyn Park
- Brooklyn Park is located in Hennepin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 79,574 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brooklyn Park <7>
- Maple Grove
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Grove
- Maple Grove is located in Hennepin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 72,881 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maple Grove <7>
- Eagan
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagan
- Eagan is located in Dakota County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 65,975 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eagan <7>
- Coon Rapids
(18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coon Rapids
- Coon Rapids is located in Anoka County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 62,935 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Coon Rapids <7>
- Burnsville
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burnsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnsville
- Burnsville is located in Dakota County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 62,170 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Burnsville <7>
- Apple Valley
(18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Apple Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apple Valley
- Apple Valley is located in Dakota County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 54,847 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Apple Valley <7>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Minnetonka. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Minnetonka.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Minnetonka. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Minnetonka.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Minnetonka. See our Newspapers Page for Minnetonka.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Minnetonka ...
Looking for more information about Minnetonka? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Minnetonka, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Minnetonka.
Adding Minnetonka to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Minnetonka in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Minnetonka was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<8>
From that list, the Minnetonka post office opened in 1855.
We also found Minnetonka in the book titled List of Post Offices in the United States (1870).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Minnetonka.
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for Minnetonka: www.eminnetonka.com/
The official website for Hennepin County: www.hennepin.us/
The official website for State of Minnesota: https://mn.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Minnesota's counties, including Hennepin, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Minnetonka. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page. |
| <4> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Minnetonka. |
| <5> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Minnetonka - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <6> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Minnetonka). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Minnetonka or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <7> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <8> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |