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Carver County, MN
12 cities and towns and 12 ZIP codes in Carver County, Minnesota.
Population
110,041
Land area
354sq mi
People per sq mi
311
ZIP codes
12
Cities and towns in Carver County
Carver County at a glance
- Carver County is about 4.3 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- It is the 11th most populous of 87 counties in Minnesota.
- Households here earn a median of $125,946 a year, 41% more than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $453,600 (38% above Minnesota) and median rent is $1,514 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Chaska (28,706), Chanhassen (26,006) and Waconia (13,434).
Local data for Carver County, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carver County, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$125,946
Poverty rate
4.4%
Median home value
$453,600
Prices +3.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,514/mo
Homeownership
81.5%
Bachelor's or higher
50.4%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (41,009), Norwegian Americans (14,070), Irish Americans (12,215).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,442
40,641 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$96,114
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$638M
FY 2026, $5,968 per person
PPP loans
$304M
3,407 loans, 30,745 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$671K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Carver County, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.5%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home23.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carver County, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
594
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
88
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 4°F
34.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone28 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carver County, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.0%
U.S. 33.3% -1.3 pts
Diabetes
8.5%
U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts
Smoking
11.3%
U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Carver County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Carver County, MN?
- Chaska is the largest city or town in Carver County, with about 28,706 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Carver County?
- Carver County includes 12 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 55315, 55317, 55318, 55322, 55339.
- What is the population of Carver County, MN?
- About 110,041 people live in Carver County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Carver County?
- Carver County borders Hennepin County, Scott County, Wright County, McLeod County, Sibley County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023