Welcome to Andover ...
The city of Andover is located in Anoka County<1>.
The location of Andover has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Andover has a population of 33,197 people<3> (see below for details).
Andover is 870 feet [265 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Andover lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Andover: (763)
The ZIP code for Andover: 55304<5>
Websites for Andover ...
Official Website: www.ci.andover.mn.us/
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Andover had an population of 33,197 people. This is an increase of 8.49% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 24.86% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Andover had a population of 30,598 people (or 9.25% of the total population of Anoka County). This makes Andover the county's 3rd most populous community.
The population of Andover represents 0.58% of the total population of Minnesota (which has 5,303,925 people), making it the state's 29th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 30,598 people, the population of Andover increased 15.08% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 26,588 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Andover.
Communities Also Named Andover ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 20 communities that are also named Andover - they are located in California, Connecticut, Florida (2), Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia and Washington.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Andover.
Communities near Andover ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Andover.
- Minneapolis
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)- 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 <6>
- Plymouth
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)- 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 <6>
- Brooklyn Park
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)- 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 <6>
- Maple Grove
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)- 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 <6>
- Blaine
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blaine have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blaine
- Blaine is located in Anoka County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 66,697 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blaine <6>
- Roseville
(18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roseville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roseville
- Roseville is located in Ramsey County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 36,178 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Roseville <6>
- Brooklyn Center
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brooklyn Center
- Brooklyn Center is located in Hennepin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 30,253 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brooklyn Center <6>
- Fridley
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fridley
- Fridley is located in Anoka County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 27,857 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fridley <6>
- Shoreview
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shoreview have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shoreview
- Shoreview is located in Ramsey County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 27,092 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shoreview <6>
- Elk River
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elk River have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elk River
- Elk River is located in Sherburne County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 25,601 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elk River <6>
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 Andover. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Andover.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Andover. 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 Andover.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Andover. See our Newspapers Page for Andover.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Andover ...
Looking for more information about Andover? 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 Andover, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Andover.
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for Andover: www.ci.andover.mn.us/
The official website for Anoka County: www.co.anoka.mn.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 Anoka, 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> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Andover. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Andover - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | 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 Andover). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Andover or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |