Otsego, MN: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Otsego is a small incorporated city in Wright County, Minnesota. In the dataset behind this page it has an estimated population of 18,113, sits at 45.266°N, 93.620°W, and observes Central time. Below you will find how it ranks inside Minnesota, which ZIP codes it uses, the closest places around it, and how far it is from major US cities.

What are the key facts about Otsego, MN?

What is the population of Otsego, MN?

Otsego has an estimated population of 18,113. That makes it the 67th largest of the 896 places we list in Minnesota, and the 3rd largest of 17 places in Wright County. The typical place in Minnesota has about 648 residents, so Otsego is roughly 28.0 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Minnesota with a similar population include Sartell (18,926), Hopkins (18,468), St. Michael (18,204), Albert Lea (17,656), Anoka (17,549). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Otsego differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Otsego?

Otsego has about 611 people per square mile (236 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within Minnesota, it is denser than about 52% of the listed places. Homes at this level are spread out with larger lots, and most daily trips involve a car, though a small central area may still be walkable. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Otsego use?

Otsego uses 3 ZIP codes: 55301, 55330, 55362. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 5 are assigned to the Upper Midwest and northern Plains (Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, the Dakotas and Wisconsin). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Otsego in?

Otsego is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Houghton, MI, about 273 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Otsego located in Minnesota?

Otsego lies in the southern part of Minnesota, at 45.266° north latitude and 93.620° west longitude. The state capital, St. Paul, is about 33 miles to the southeast. The closest listed place in another state is Hudson, WI, roughly 48 miles to the southeast, which shows how near Otsego is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Minneapolis, MN, 27 miles to the southeast.

Which cities are near Otsego, MN?

The closest listed place to Otsego is Albertville, MN, 2.9 miles to the southwest. Of the eight nearest places below, 3 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Otsego in?

Otsego is in Wright County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 27171. The county contains 17 places in our data, 7 of which have their own page here and 10 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Monticello (27,665), St. Michael (18,204), Buffalo (16,993), Albertville (7,539), Delano (6,302). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Otsego from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Otsego is closest to Chicago, IL at about 380 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,517 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Otsego?

Yes. Our data lists 1 other place named Otsego: Otsego, MI (11,852). When you search for Otsego, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Otsego in Wright County, Minnesota.

Planning a move to Otsego?

If you are weighing Otsego, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.