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Waconia, MN
City in Carver County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55387.
Population
13,434
Land area
5.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,394
ZIP codes
1
Waconia and its ZIP codes
Waconia at a glance
- Waconia is about 33 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- It is the 85th most populous of 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- Households here earn a median of $111,031 a year, 25% more than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $431,000 (31% above Minnesota) and median rent is $1,330 a month.
Local data for Waconia, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waconia, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$111,031
Poverty rate
4.1%
Median home value
$431,000
Median rent
$1,330/mo
Homeownership
80.3%
Bachelor's or higher
48.9%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
25.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,281), Norwegian Americans (1,983), Irish Americans (1,660).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carver County. PPP loans are for Waconia.
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
How people get to work
Waconia, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.9%
- Carpooled3.1%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home20.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waconia, 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 zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waconia, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.4%
U.S. 33.3% -0.9 pts
Diabetes
8.1%
U.S. 12.1% -4.0 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
ZIP codes in Waconia
1 in or overlapping Waconia. Population shown
Cities near Waconia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Crown CollegeCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.3 |
| St. BonifaciusCity | 4.9 mi | 1 |
| CologneCity | 4.9 mi | 1.8 |
| MayerCity | 5.8 mi | 1.4 |
| VictoriaCity | 7 mi | 9.1 |
| Norwood Young AmericaCity | 7.3 mi | 2.5 |
| MinnetristaCity | 7.4 mi | 26.1 |
| WatertownCity | 8.7 mi | 2.6 |
| New GermanyCity | 8.8 mi | 1 |
| MoundCity | 9.1 mi | 2.9 |
| ChaskaCity | 9.6 mi | 17.1 |
| ShorewoodCity | 9.7 mi | 5.3 |
| CarverCity | 10 mi | 4.8 |
| Spring ParkCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| HamburgCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Tonka BayCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waconia, MN in?
- Waconia is in Carver County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Waconia, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Waconia include 55387.
- What is the population of Waconia, MN?
- About 13,434 people live in Waconia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waconia?
- Nearby places include Crown College (4 mi), St. Bonifacius (4.9 mi), Cologne (4.9 mi), Mayer (5.8 mi), Victoria (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023