| ZIP Code | 55317 |
|---|---|
| City | Chanhassen |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Carver County |
| Area Code | 952 |
| Elevation | 924 ft |
| Latitude | 44.85671 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -93.550567 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.1 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.68 |
| Below Poverty | 3.2% ▼ 68% below avg |
| College Grads | 74.1% ▲ 91% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.5% ▼ 29% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 54 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,444 (10%) |
| Some College | 834 (5.8%) |
| Associates | 1,423 (9.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,461 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,267 (64%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $133,573 ▲ 75% above avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $505,300 ▲ 81% above avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,763/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,731 |
| Vacant Units | 402 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,731 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 402 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
ZIP code 55317 is located in Chanhassen, Minnesota, within Carver County. With a population of 22,373, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.1 years. Economically, 55317 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $133,573 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 55317 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $505,300 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,763 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 55317 is primarily White (82.43%). Residents are highly educated — 74.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.2%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 55317 stands at 3.5%, which is below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 26% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 55317 in Chanhassen, MN is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 22,373 residents, a median household income of $133,573, and a median home value of $505,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.