Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 39 min5:26 am – 9:06 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 44 min7:50 am – 4:34 pm
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People13,482 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 35.44,700 householdsMedian household income $129,232Median home value $342,100Median rent $1,351 a month91% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $3,743 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting0.7% unemployment rate83% of adults are in the labour force, 8,223 employedMain industries: education and health care 21%, retail 16%, manufacturing 13%Average commute 31 minutes68% drive alone, 11% car-pool, 19% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages45% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher97% finished high school, 11% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 93%, other languages 5%2% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 83°F, lows 61°FColdest month January: highs 23°F, lows 4°F33 in of rain a year, on about 54 dayswettest month July36 in of snow a year, on about 21 days11 days above 90°F, 163 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Elk Rvr station, 6 mi away
Nearby landmarksSchool Lakelake · under a mileHunters Lakelake · under a mileElk Riverriver · 5.7 miCrow Riverriver · 6.7 miCrow River Reservoir (historical)reservoir · 5.4 miGoodin Islandisland · 7.7 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsShady Oak Parkpark · under a mileCentral Parkpark · under a mileSt. Michael Meadows State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 2.6 mi · 157 acresMississippi River Islands State Scientific and Natural Areastate conservation land · 3.4 mi · 203 acresMississippi Island Wright State Aquatic Management Area (Wright)state conservation land · 3.4 miOtsego State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 4.0 mi · 205 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowWright County, MN, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality73% of days had good air in 2025255 of 349 days measured84 moderate, 6 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 4 unhealthy daysMedian index 39, worst day 170main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Wright County monitors, MN
Internet at home97% of households have a broadband subscription81% have cable, fibre or DSL13% rely on a mobile data plan alone1% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterJoint Powers Water Boardserves 30,922 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation957 ft292 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalCentraCare-Monticello Hospital6.9 miPost officeAlbertville Post Officeunder a mileTown hallAlbertville City Hallunder a milePoliceSherburne County Sheriff's Office4.6 miFire stationAlbertville Fire Departmentunder a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi5 schools2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 otherElementaryAlbertville Primary School1.1 miSchoolKaleidoscope Charter School1.2 miMiddleMiddle School West1.4 miCollegeAnoka Technical College12.1 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 55301 ZIP area.
