ZIP Codes in Minnesota
Minnesota's ZIP codes cover a state built around the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, home to over half of the state's roughly 5.8 million residents, with the remainder spread across a mix of farmland in the south, the famous "land of 10,000 lakes" region in the center, and dense north woods stretching up toward the Canadian border.
How ZIP Codes Are Organized Across the State
Minnesota's ZIP codes fall within the 55000–56799 range under the USPS system. Minneapolis and St. Paul occupy the lower end around 554xx–551xx, Rochester, home to the Mayo Clinic, sits near 559xx, and Duluth, along the shore of Lake Superior in the north, carries codes closer to 558xx.
Minnesota's Major Metro Areas by Population
The chart below shows how heavily population concentrates around the Twin Cities, with every other Minnesota metro area considerably smaller by comparison.
The Twin Cities' ZIP codes cover Minneapolis and St. Paul together, one of the largest metro economies in the Midwest, home to numerous Fortune 500 headquarters and a strong arts and culture scene despite the region's famously cold winters. Rochester, in the state's southeast, punches well above its population size thanks to the Mayo Clinic, one of the most renowned medical centers in the world, which draws patients and medical professionals from across the globe. For a broader comparison, our full US ZIP code directory shows how Minnesota's ranges fit alongside every other state.
Duluth and the North Shore
Duluth sits at the western tip of Lake Superior, the largest of the Great Lakes by surface area, and its ZIP codes cover a working port city alongside a stretch of scenic North Shore coastline that draws significant tourism, particularly in the fall foliage season. This region's economy has historically centered on shipping iron ore from Minnesota's Iron Range, though tourism and healthcare have grown in importance in recent decades.
Southern Minnesota Farmland
South of the Twin Cities, Minnesota's landscape shifts into productive farmland, similar to the agricultural belt found across neighboring Iowa and South Dakota. Corn and soybeans dominate this region's economy, and ZIP codes here tend to cover larger geographic areas with lower population density than the densely populated Twin Cities metro further north.
Why ZIP Codes Matter Beyond Mail
In Minnesota, ZIP codes are closely tied to the healthcare industry, particularly around Rochester, where the Mayo Clinic's presence shapes both real estate values and the local economy in ways unusual for a city its size. The Twin Cities' extensive corporate headquarters presence relies on ZIP-level data for site selection and workforce planning. And agricultural cooperatives across southern and western Minnesota use ZIP codes to coordinate grain shipping logistics.
Border Regions and Neighboring States
Minnesota shares borders with four US states and a long international border with Canada to the north. To the east, Wisconsin shares a similar Northwoods lake culture. To the south, Iowa's farmland continues fairly seamlessly across the state line. And to the west, North Dakota and South Dakota's flatter plains mark the transition away from Minnesota's lake-heavy central region.
Finding the Right ZIP Code
Use the list below to browse Minnesota's ZIP codes by city, county, or population - sorted so the most populous areas surface first. Each entry links through to a detailed page with additional demographic data. If you're trying to identify the ZIP code for a specific address rather than browsing by city, the search tool at the top of this page will get you there faster than scrolling through the full list.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ZIP codes does Minnesota have?
Minnesota has several hundred ZIP codes, concentrated most heavily around the Twin Cities metro area, with far fewer covering the state's rural south and north woods.
What ZIP code range does Minnesota use?
Minnesota ZIP codes generally fall between 55000 and 56799, with the Twin Cities toward the lower end and northern Minnesota further along the range.
Which Minnesota city has the most ZIP codes?
Minneapolis and St. Paul together account for the largest number of individual ZIP codes, given the Twin Cities' size relative to the rest of the state.
Can I look up a Minnesota ZIP code by city name?
Yes, use the search tool on this page or browse the full list below, which is organized by city and sorted by population.
Whether you're relocating to the Twin Cities metro area, researching property near Rochester or Duluth, or simply trying to pin down the right ZIP code for a specific Minnesota address, the data below covers every corner of the state.