North Oaks, Minnesota

North Oaks, Minnesota
The remaining buildings of North Oaks Farm are preserved by the city.
Location of the city of North Oaks
within Ramsey County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 45°05′59″N 93°07′10″W / 45.09972°N 93.11944°W / 45.09972; -93.11944
Country United States
State Minnesota
CountyRamsey
Established1883
Area
 • Total
8.62 sq mi (22.33 km2)
 • Land6.91 sq mi (17.90 km2)
 • Water1.71 sq mi (4.43 km2)
Elevation
892 ft (272 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
5,272
 • Density763.0/sq mi (294.58/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
55126, 55127
Area code651
FIPS code27-47104
GNIS feature ID2395259
Websitewww.cityofnorthoaks.com

North Oaks is an exurban city 10 miles (16 km) north of St. Paul in Ramsey County in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 5,272 at the 2020 census.

Formerly a gated community that now posts private access signage, all land is owned by homeowners with the North Oaks Home Owners Association maintaining all roads, plowing, parks, facilities, and recreation trails. Each homeowner's property extends halfway into the street. There is also a city government with a Mayor and City Council that administers basic services such as fire, police, planning, and licensing. The city owns no property.