Wayzata Minnesota Map

About Wayzata, Minnesota

Wayzata is a locality in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,354. The population density is 545.0 people per km². Wayzata is located at 44.9741°N, 93.5066°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55391.

Wayzata rests on the shores of a magnificent inland sea, its tree-lined streets and elegant homes reflecting the serene expanse of Lake Minnetonka. It lies 3.5 miles south-west of Plymouth, MN (from Plymouth, MN: bearing 225°T), and is situated 7.2 miles south-south-west of Maple Grove. The land here, sculpted by ancient glaciers, rolls gently towards the water, its topography a quiet testament to geological forces. In summer, the air hums with a vibrant, yet unhurried energy, the scent of blooming lilacs mingling with the faintest whisper of lake breeze. The light, particularly as evening draws in, casts a warm, golden hue across the manicured lawns and the sturdy oaks that have watched generations pass. This lakeside jewel, Wayzata, has long been a place of leisure and commerce, its history intertwined with the grand hotels and steamboats that once plied the waters of Lake Minnetonka. The town's economic life, once driven by tourism and the bustling lake trade, now finds its footing in a sophisticated blend of upscale retail, fine dining, and thriving businesses that cater to a discerning clientele. The spirit of the early settlers, who saw in this landscape a promise of beauty and prosperity, still echoes in the quiet dignity of its well-preserved architecture and the enduring charm of its waterfront promenade.

About This Wayzata Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wayzata, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.97413, -93.506622. 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 Wayzata and Hennepin County.

Detailed location data for Wayzata includes the ZIP code (55391), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Hennepin County (Minneapolis), and school district assignment (Wayzata 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 Wayzata is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.