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Carver, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55315

Carver County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,762
69/sq mi
$140,893
Median income
$453,000
Median home value
60.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Carver pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
69
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55315 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55315 covers 68.6 square miles in Carver, Carver County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,762 residents on file, a density of 69 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 55315 skews affluent, with a median household income of $140,893 (72% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $56,369. The poverty rate stands at 2.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. Housing costs here run $453,000 for a typical home value (77% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,386 a month; 93.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 55315, plus 6 more within Carver County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 55315

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carver, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55315.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 55315, Carver, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,762

Population

68.6

Area (sq mi)

69

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55315?

39.2

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

6.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$140,893

Median Household Income

+72% vs state

$56,369

Per Capita Income

2.9%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

29.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55315 ranks nationally

Carver, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$140,893 Top 5% higher than 95% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 77.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,526

Total Housing Units

2,481

Occupied Units

45

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.6%
Renter 6.4%

$453,000

Median Home Value

+77% vs state

$1,386

Median Rent

2005

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.2%

YoY Change (2024)

204

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+104%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55315 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 158
2021 +7.8% 171
2022 +16.7% 199
2023 -2.4% 194
2024 +5.2% 204

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 125 business establishments in ZIP 55315, employing approximately 837 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,825,000.

125

Businesses

837

Employees

$36.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 33 26.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 12.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 10 8.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 6.4%
Health care and social assistance 7 5.6%
Manufacturing 6 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 6 4.8%
Accommodation and food services 6 4.8%
Wholesale trade 4 3.2%
Retail trade 4 3.2%
Information 4 3.2%
Finance and insurance 4 3.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 55315 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55315 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 55315 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 55315 ranks #2 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
55318 Chaska, MN 25,493 6.9 mi
55322 Cologne, MN 3,163 6.0 mi
55352 Jordan, MN 8,751 6.6 mi
55386 Victoria, MN 6,330 10.0 mi
56011 Belle Plaine, MN 8,925 9.1 mi
55387 Waconia, MN 12,249 10.5 mi
55317 Chanhassen, MN 19,218 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Carver County

55318 standard
Chaska, MN
Pop: 25,493
55317 standard
Chanhassen, MN
Pop: 19,218
55387 standard
Waconia, MN
Pop: 12,249
55386 standard
Victoria, MN
Pop: 6,330
55388 standard
Watertown, MN
Pop: 5,619
55322 standard
Cologne, MN
Pop: 3,163

Related Areas

Carver County Carver, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55315 in? ▼
ZIP code 55315 (Carver) is located in Carver County, Minnesota. Carver County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carver-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55315? ▼
ZIP code 55315 in Carver, MN has a population of 4,762 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55315? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55315 is $140,893, which is 85% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55315? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55315 is $453,000, which is 63% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55315? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55315 is White at 89.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55315? ▼
ZIP code 55315 has 125 business establishments employing approximately 837 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55315? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55315 are: Construction (33), Professional, scientific, and technical services (16), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (13). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55315? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55315 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55315? ▼
In ZIP code 55315, 77.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 55315? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55315 is 29.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 55315? ▼
In ZIP code 55315, approximately 93.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55315? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55315 is 2.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.