Centerville, Anoka County
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| City | Centerville |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Anoka |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 45.163022 |
| Longitude | -93.055776 |
| Population | 3,935 |
| Density | 711.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 55987, 55038 |
| Area Code | 218, 612, 952 |
| County Seat | Anoka |
| School District | Centennial Public School District |
Centerville is a locality in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,935. The population density is 711.2 people per km². Centerville is located at 45.1630°N, 93.0558°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55038.
Centerville rests on land that remembers the slow drag of glaciers, its terrain a gentle, rolling terrain hinting at the ancient ice’s retreat. It lies 7.3 miles north-east of Shoreview, MN (from Shoreview, MN: bearing 38°T), and is situated 8.7 miles east of Blaine. The air here, especially in late afternoon, carries a soft, almost tangible coolness, a prelude to the sharp Minnesota winters. Fields of corn and soybeans, their stalks rustling like whispered secrets, stretch towards horizons often painted with the bruised purples and fiery oranges of a prairie sunset. Scattered woodlands, mostly deciduous, punctuate the agricultural expanse, their leaves a vibrant green in summer and a riot of russet and gold come autumn. The presence of numerous lakes and wetlands, their surfaces mirroring the vast sky, lends a watery, reflective quality to the landscape, influencing the very feel of the place, a constant reminder of the water that shapes this part of Anoka County. The history of Centerville is entwined with the agricultural roots of this region, a story of hardy settlers who coaxed sustenance from the fertile soil. Its economy, though diversified over time, still carries echoes of that agrarian past, with farming remaining a visible and vital component. The development of nearby infrastructure and the growth of the wider metropolitan area have brought new businesses and residents, yet Centerville retains a distinct character, a place where the pace of life feels measured, unhurried. The small clusters of homes and businesses, interspersed with open spaces, suggest a community that values both connection and a certain quiet independence, a place where the rhythm of the seasons still dictates much of the daily unfolding.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Centerville, 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 Centerville and Anoka County.
Detailed location data for Centerville includes the ZIP code (55987), telephone area code (218, 612, 952), county seat of Anoka County (Anoka), and school district assignment (Centennial 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 Centerville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |