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Chaska, MN
City in Carver County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55318.
Population
28,706
Land area
17.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,675
ZIP codes
1
Chaska and its ZIP codes
Chaska at a glance
- Chaska is about 23 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 33rd among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $110,956, 25% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $404,700 (23% above Minnesota) and median rent is $1,553 a month.
Local data for Chaska, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chaska, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$110,956
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$404,700
Median rent
$1,553/mo
Homeownership
67.6%
Bachelor's or higher
46.6%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (10,336), Norwegian Americans (3,279), Irish Americans (2,878).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carver County. PPP loans are for Chaska.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.7 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
$90.4M
776 loans, 9,175 jobs reported
How people get to work
Chaska, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.8%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home20.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chaska, 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
83° / 4°F
34.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chaska, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.1%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
8.5%
U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
ZIP codes in Chaska
1 in or overlapping Chaska. Population shown
Cities near Chaska
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChanhassenCity | 3.5 mi | 20.4 |
| VictoriaCity | 3.9 mi | 9.1 |
| CarverCity | 4.3 mi | 4.8 |
| ShorewoodCity | 6.4 mi | 5.3 |
| ExcelsiorCity | 6.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Tonka BayCity | 7.1 mi | 0.9 |
| GreenwoodCity | 7.2 mi | 0.4 |
| Eden PrairieCity | 7.5 mi | 32.5 |
| ShakopeeCity | 8 mi | 29.5 |
| Crown CollegeCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Spring ParkCity | 8.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Village of Minnetonka BeachCity | 8.6 mi | 0.5 |
| MoundCity | 8.8 mi | 2.9 |
| DeephavenCity | 9 mi | 2.3 |
| St. BonifaciusCity | 9.2 mi | 1 |
| CologneCity | 9.4 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chaska, MN in?
- Chaska is in Carver County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Chaska, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Chaska include 55318.
- What is the population of Chaska, MN?
- About 28,706 people live in Chaska, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chaska?
- Nearby places include Chanhassen (3.5 mi), Victoria (3.9 mi), Carver (4.3 mi), Shorewood (6.4 mi), Excelsior (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023