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Chanhassen, MN
City in Carver County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55317, 55318, 55331.
Population
26,006
Land area
20.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,277
ZIP codes
3
Chanhassen and its ZIP codes
Chanhassen at a glance
- Chanhassen is about 18 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 43rd among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $143,651, 61% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $566,300 (72% above Minnesota) and median rent is $1,831 a month.
Local data for Chanhassen, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chanhassen, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$143,651
Poverty rate
2.9%
Median home value
$566,300
Median rent
$1,831/mo
Homeownership
84.1%
Bachelor's or higher
64.1%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,682), Norwegian Americans (3,256), Irish Americans (2,987).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carver County. PPP loans are for Chanhassen.
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
$106M
742 loans, 9,417 jobs reported
How people get to work
Chanhassen, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.6%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home29.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chanhassen, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
594
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
88
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 6°F
32.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chanhassen, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.9%
U.S. 33.3% -2.4 pts
Diabetes
8.2%
U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts
Smoking
9.7%
U.S. 12.8% -3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.6%
U.S. 11.1% -6.5 pts
ZIP codes in Chanhassen
3 in or overlapping Chanhassen. Population shown
Cities near Chanhassen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChaskaCity | 3.5 mi | 17.1 |
| ExcelsiorCity | 4.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Eden PrairieCity | 4.4 mi | 32.5 |
| GreenwoodCity | 4.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Tonka BayCity | 5.4 mi | 0.9 |
| VictoriaCity | 5.4 mi | 9.1 |
| ShorewoodCity | 5.7 mi | 5.3 |
| DeephavenCity | 6.2 mi | 2.3 |
| Village of Minnetonka BeachCity | 6.8 mi | 0.5 |
| ShakopeeCity | 6.9 mi | 29.5 |
| CarverCity | 7.2 mi | 4.8 |
| MinnetonkaCity | 7.6 mi | 26.9 |
| Spring ParkCity | 7.7 mi | 0.4 |
| WoodlandCity | 7.8 mi | 0.6 |
| OronoCity | 8.1 mi | 15.9 |
| MoundCity | 8.5 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chanhassen, MN in?
- Chanhassen is in Carver County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Chanhassen, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Chanhassen include 55317, 55318, 55331.
- What is the population of Chanhassen, MN?
- About 26,006 people live in Chanhassen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chanhassen?
- Nearby places include Chaska (3.5 mi), Excelsior (4.3 mi), Eden Prairie (4.4 mi), Greenwood (4.8 mi), Tonka Bay (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023