City

Shafer, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Chisago County  ·  Minnesota

👥2,260Population
💰$104,545Median HH Income▲ 37% above avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$283,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓39.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 49% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.4%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 0.3%Asian: 2.3%Other: 7.5%Race
White85.4%
Hispanic3.9%
Black0.3%
Asian2.3%
Other7.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty4.7% ▼ 53% below avg
College Grads39.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 49% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (1.2%)
HS Graduate465 (30.3%)
Some College229 (14.9%)
Associates218 (14.2%)
Bachelors242 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree363 (23.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 30.3%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 23.6%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad30.3%
Some College14.9%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate23.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.5%Renter: 10.5%Tenure
Owner89.5%
Renter10.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$104,545 ▲ 37% above avg
Median Home Value$283,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$962/mo
Total Housing Units885
Vacant Units27

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
58%
About Shafer, MN

Shafer is a city in Minnesota, located in Chisago County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,260 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, Shafer is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $104,545 is above the national average. Approximately 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Shafer is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $283,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $962 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shafer is moderately educated. 39.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.4%).

Shafer, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Shafer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55074 2,260 $104,545 $283,700 $962 2.5% 39.4% 89.5%