Bloomington Minnesota Map

About Bloomington, Minnesota

Bloomington is a locality in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 88,665. The population density is 988.5 people per km². Bloomington is located at 44.8408°N, 93.2983°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55420.

Bloomington unfolds across a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of glaciers, its terrain a gentle testament to their passage. It lies 3.0 miles south-south-west of Richfield, MN (from Richfield, MN: bearing 194°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south of Minneapolis. Rolling hills, softened by time and cultivation, give way to broad, open spaces where the sky feels immense, a vast canvas painted with the shifting hues of the Midwest. The Minnesota River, a silver ribbon, traces its course through the western reaches, its presence a subtle murmur in the otherwise quiet hum of the land. Even in the heart of Bloomington, the air carries a clean, crisp quality, especially after a rain, hinting at the rich loam beneath. This is a place where the echoes of agricultural roots still resonate, though the dominant hum now is one of commerce and innovation. Bloomington’s economy, once anchored by the fertile soil, has diversified, finding its pulse in retail giants and corporate headquarters that draw people from across the region. The Mall of America, a sprawling nexus of commerce and entertainment, stands as a modern landmark, its vastness a stark contrast to the more intimate history of the farms and early settlements that once defined this terrain. Yet, the spirit of community, born from those earlier days, persists, a quiet undercurrent beneath the bustling present, evident in the meticulously kept parks and the familiar faces that greet you on a sun-drenched afternoon.

About This Bloomington Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Bloomington, Minnesota with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Bloomington and Hennepin County.

Detailed location data for Bloomington includes the ZIP code (55431), telephone area code (763), county seat of Hennepin County (Minneapolis), and school district assignment (Bloomington Public School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bloomington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.