Apple Valley, Minnesota

city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

Apple Valley is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. It is home of the state-owned Minnesota Zoo.

Apple Valley
Apple Valley during the autumn of 2006
Apple Valley during the autumn of 2006
Flag of Apple Valley
Motto(s): 
"Plant, Grow, Prosper"[1]
Location of the city of Apple Valley within Dakota County, Minnesota
Location of the city of Apple Valley
within Dakota County, Minnesota
Apple Valley is located in Minnesota
Apple Valley
Apple Valley
Apple Valley is located in the United States
Apple Valley
Apple Valley
Coordinates: 44°44′44″N 93°13′12″W / 44.74556°N 93.22000°W / 44.74556; -93.22000
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyDakota
Incorporated1969
Government
 • MayorClint Hooppaw
Area
 • Total17.55 sq mi (45.45 km2)
 • Land16.87 sq mi (43.69 km2)
 • Water0.68 sq mi (1.76 km2)
Elevation974 ft (297 m)
Population
 • Total56,374
 • Estimate 
(2023)[4]
55,336
 • RankUS: 724th MN: 17th
 • Density3,341.5/sq mi (1,290.2/km2)
 • Demonym
Valleyian
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55124
Area code952
FIPS code27-01900
GNIS feature ID2393967[3]
Websiteci.apple-valley.mn.us

References

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  1. "City of Apple Valley Minnesota". City of Apple Valley Minnesota. Retrieved October 16, 2012.
  2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  3. 3.0 3.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Apple Valley, Minnesota
  4. 4.0 4.1 "QuickFacts: Apple Valley city, Minnesota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 13, 2024.