New Brighton Minnesota Map

About New Brighton, Minnesota

New Brighton is a locality in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 22,710. The population density is 1361.4 people per km². New Brighton is located at 45.0655°N, 93.2019°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55112.

New Brighton unfolds across a gentle expanse of rolling terrain, where glacial remnants have shaped a landscape of subtle contours. It lies 2.8 miles west-south-west of Shoreview, MN (from Shoreview, MN: bearing 251°T), and is situated 6.6 miles north-north-east of Minneapolis. The air, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, often carries a crispness, tinged with the scent of pine and damp earth from the surrounding woodlands and wetlands. Shimmering bodies of water, remnants of ancient ice melt, dot the periphery, reflecting the vast Minnesota sky in fleeting moments of brilliant blue and hazy grey. The character of New Brighton is one of quiet diligence, a place where the seasons dictate a steady, unassuming pace, punctuated by the rustle of leaves and the distant hum of traffic, a muted symphony against the enduring quietude of the land. This corner of Ramsey County holds a layered history, its economy once tethered to the fertile soil and the ingenuity of its early settlers who saw promise in the rich agricultural lands. Traces of this past can still be felt in the enduring spirit of community and the careful stewardship of the natural resources that defined its genesis. While agriculture has largely receded, replaced by a more diversified economic base that serves the broader metropolitan area, the echoes of its agrarian roots persist. Today, New Brighton is known for its commitment to green spaces, with numerous parks and trails weaving through the neighborhoods, offering residents and visitors alike a chance to connect with the enduring natural beauty that has always been its hallmark. The presence of a notable lake, offering recreational opportunities, further anchors its identity as a place where water and land coexist in a harmonious, if ever-changing, embrace.

About This New Brighton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of New Brighton, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.065521, -93.201891. 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 New Brighton and Ramsey County.

Detailed location data for New Brighton includes the ZIP code (55112), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Ramsey County (Saint Paul), and school district assignment (Mounds View 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 New Brighton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.