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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 55317 has 21,774 residents and 8,304 households (average 2.61 persons per household). The median age is 41.0 years, slightly older than the state (38.4) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.2% male and 51.8% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.7%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (84.7%, much higher than the state average of 77.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (6.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	21,774Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	22,299Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	23,268Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	1,656.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$140,385Source: Census ACS

Households:	8,304Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$539,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.61Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.58Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	19,132	19,310	19,506	20,057	20,637	21,219	21,399	21,739	21,905	22,003	21,773	21,959	22,373	22,299
Decennial Census	19,218	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	21,774	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 41

Male Median Age: 39.9

Female Median Age: 42

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	569	813	834	787	547	412	537	762	710	718	843	894	784	510	338	200	129	108
Female	616	763	820	799	485	428	607	818	780	786	938	1,005	788	559	396	289	204	198
Total	1,185	1,576	1,654	1,586	1,032	840	1,144	1,580	1,490	1,504	1,781	1,899	1,572	1,069	734	489	333	306

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	18,452	86.34%
Black:	321	1.50%
Hispanic:*	816	3.82%
Asian:	1,428	6.68%
American Indian:	38	0.18%
Hawaiian:	5	0.02%
Other:	311	1.46%
Total:	21,371	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	10,495	48.20%	39.9 years
Females:	11,279	51.80%	42.0 years
Total:	21,774	100%	41.0 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	20,106	90.17%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	109	0.49%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,100	4.93%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	984	9.35%
Total Population:	22,299	100%
Total Native Population:	20,215	90.65%
Total Foreign-born Population:	2,084	9.35%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2024, the Median household income is $140,385, which is markedly greater than the national median ($80,734), is up $39,760 (39.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,499. Family households earn a median of $179,826 versus $72,639 for nonfamily households (a difference of $107,187). By gender, male median income is $114,473 and female is $81,183, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $33,290 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 70.7%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (57.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$100,625	$100,295	$102,759	$104,774	$108,179	$114,593	$115,461	$117,031	$119,886	$119,690	$118,598	$126,455	$133,573	$140,385
Median Family Income	$122,483	$121,462	$120,875	$122,778	$126,737	$131,121	$128,045	$136,975	$142,667	$139,432	$139,167	$164,219	$171,525	$179,826
Median NonFamily Income	$50,725	$47,371	$46,364	$48,783	$48,277	$51,573	$52,267	$53,898	$58,264	$70,025	$67,431	$60,417	$70,875	$72,639
Median Male Income	$82,854	$85,423	$85,446	$86,286	$89,448	$90,190	$92,612	$95,426	$99,338	$99,944	$105,793	$116,716	$118,813	$114,473
Median Female Income	$53,875	$51,487	$54,854	$54,205	$58,211	$59,395	$60,609	$65,245	$70,156	$62,196	$66,068	$73,584	$75,632	$81,183

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	11,920	68.45%
Unemployed:	394	2.26%
Not In Labor Force:	5,099	29.28%
Total:	17,413	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	6,811	57.14%
Service:	1,198	10.05%
Sales and Office:	2,390	20.05%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	542	4.55%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	979	8.21%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	11,920	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $539,000, which is far above the national median ($332,700), is up $197,200 (57.69%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $177,600. The median gross rent is $1,840, which is much higher than the national median ($1,413), is up $861 (87.95%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $467. Of occupied housing, owners make up 81.91% (73.74% with a mortgage, 26.26% free-and-clear) and renters 18.09% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.61%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$341,800	$334,700	$310,400	$317,300	$313,900	$322,300	$331,800	$360,600	$361,400	$379,200	$403,200	$464,900	$505,300	$539,000

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	0	0.00%
$500 to $999:	44	2.89%
$1,000 to $1,499:	228	14.95%
$1,500 to $1,999:	682	44.72%
$2,000 to $2,499:	319	20.92%
$2,500 to $2,999:	72	4.72%
$3,000 or more:	126	8.26%
No Rent:	54	3.54%
Total:	1,525	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$979	$989	$1,020	$1,121	$1,147	$1,203	$1,265	$1,260	$1,373	$1,467	$1,529	$1,713	$1,763	$1,840

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	5,092	60.40%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,813	21.51%
Renter Occupied:	1,525	18.09%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	8,430	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	8,430	96.39%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	316	3.61%
Total Housing Units:	8,746	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	7,532	86.12%
Multi-Family Units:	1,192	13.63%
Other Units:	22	0.25%
Total Housing Units:	8,746	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 63.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 97.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 1.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 89.00%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 19.70%, which is falls below the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 2.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), up 1.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.20 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (44.40%). College enrollment is 17.83%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	104	0.68%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	242	1.59%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,586	10.42%
Some college, no degree:	2,008	13.19%
Associate's degree:	1,588	10.43%
Bachelor's degree:	6,164	40.48%
Graduate or professional degree:	3,535	23.22%
Total:	15,227	100%
High school or higher:	14,881	97.73%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	9,699	63.70%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	19,835	80.74%
Public Insurance:	4,394	17.89%
No Insurance:	339	1.38%
Total:	24,568	100%
Has Health Insurance:	24,229	98.62%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	1.4%	2.0%	2.3%	1.9%	2.3%	2.3%	2.7%	2.1%	2.2%	2.1%	2.4%	2.0%	2.4%	2.8%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	606	9.83%
Kindergarten:	347	5.63%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,737	44.40%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,376	22.32%
College or graduate school:	1,099	17.83%
Total:	6,165	100%
Early Childhood:	953	15.46%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	4,460	72.34%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Chanhassen, Minnesota
Counties:	Carver County[Primary] Hennepin County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	7:36:16 AM
Population:	21,774 [See All]
Area Code:	952
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	44.8519, -93.5542
Land Area:	13.148 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/55317/zip-code-55317.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	8,915Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	481Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	11,545Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	5,189Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	825Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	706Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$270,343,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$1,100,037,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	15,294Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WISource: Census
CBSA Number:	33460Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	3,279,833Source: Census
MSA:	Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI MSASource: Census
Land Area:	13.148 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	1.225 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	03,06Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	527.05, 2882.22 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	2710918Source: Census
Place Name:	Chanhassen city; MinnesotaSource: Census

ZIP Code 55317 in Chanhassen, MN

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 55317

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 55317

Sources & References