55315 ZIP Code — Carver, MN

Carver County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55315 is located in Carver, Minnesota, within Carver County. It covers approximately 27.44 square miles and serves a population of 6,811 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 952.

About ZIP code 55315

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $395,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $123,563. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 55315 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and high homeownership.

6,811

population

27.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55315 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55315

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55315. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carver	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55352 Jordan (5.2 mi) 55322 Cologne (6.6 mi) 56011 Belle Plaine (7.5 mi) 55318 Chaska (7.8 mi) 55318 Chaska (7.8 mi) 55379 Shakopee (8.9 mi) 55379 Shakopee (8.9 mi) 55387 Waconia (11.1 mi) 55387 Waconia (11.1 mi) 55368 Norwood Young America (11.1 mi) 55386 Victoria (11.1 mi) 55317 Chanhassen (12 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,811
Population density	248 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	27.44 sq mi
Water area	0.90 sq mi
Latitude	44.7060
Longitude	-93.6888
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	952

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	13.0%	20.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	28.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	40.8%	33.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	17.5%	17.3%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

6,811

Population

248

People per sq mi

38.2

Median age

$123,563

Median household income

$49,379

Per capita income

$395,500

Median home value

$1,383

Median monthly rent

89.5%

Home ownership

2.1%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

2,166

Housing units

54.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

159

Under 5

154

283

5–9

272

321

10–14

309

341

15–19

329

151

20–24

146

328

25–34

317

593

35–44

571

486

45–54

468

239

55–59

231

219

60–64

211

226

65–74

218

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,916	28.1%
18 and over	4,895	71.9%
65 and over	683	10.0%
Median age	38.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.3%

Two or more races 4.1%

Asian 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 0.5%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,232	90.3%
Two or more races	281	4.1%
Asian	251	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	92	1.3%
Other race	36	0.5%
Black or African American	10	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	13.0%	20.5%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	28.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	40.8%	33.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	17.5%	17.3%	8.5%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 3.7%

$35k–$50k 5.1%

$50k–$75k 8.5%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 25.0%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k+ 22.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	3.7%
$35k–$50k	5.1%
$50k–$75k	8.5%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	25.0%
$150k–$200k	12.9%
$200k+	22.9%
Median income	$123,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.3%

$50k–$100k 1.3%

$100k–$150k 4.5%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k–$300k 13.3%

$300k–$500k 57.7%

$500k–$1M 18.3%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$395,500
Median rent / month	$1,383
Owner occupied	89.5%
Renter occupied	10.5%
Vacant	3.6%
Single-family detached	88.9%
Large apartment buildings	4.6%
Mobile homes	1.8%
Median rooms	7.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.0%
2010–2019	14.2%
2000–2009	34.8%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	6.2%
1970–1979	2.7%
1960–1969	3.6%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	11.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	9.7%
3 bedrooms	41.5%
4 bedrooms	38.6%
5+ bedrooms	7.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	17.2%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	39.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	78.4%
Electricity	11.8%
Propane / LP gas	8.9%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	0.4%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,593	68.6%
Cohabiting couple	33	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	299	12.9%
Female householder, no spouse	398	17.1%
Households with children under 18	1,008	43.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	503	21.7%
Average household size	2.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.6%	23.3%
Married	61.2%	61.4%
Separated	2.1%	1.1%
Widowed	0.8%	3.7%
Divorced	4.4%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 16.1%

Some college, no degree 13.4%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 33.5%

Graduate / professional 20.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.4%
Bachelor's or higher	54.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	138	6.5%
Kindergarten	84	3.9%
Elementary school	1,015	47.6%
High school	589	27.6%
College / grad school	306	14.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Professional & management 15.8%

Manufacturing 13.2%

Retail trade 11.6%

Finance & real estate 9.8%

Construction 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Public administration 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Other services 2.3%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	58.3%
Service	9.2%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	6.4%
Production & transportation	10.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	17.4%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.1%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	18.1%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.7

Poverty

All people 2.1%

Under 18 years 2.2%

18 and over 2.0%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.8%
Retirement income	15.4%
Supplemental Security	0.6%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.4%
High blood pressure	21.1%
High cholesterol	24.2%
Diabetes	6.0%
Heart disease	3.5%
Stroke	1.6%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	17.1%
Kidney disease	1.7%
Pulmonary disease	3.3%
Cancer	4.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.5%
Binge drinking	22.4%
No physical activity	14.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.5%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	7.6%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	6.6%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.8%
Visited dentist	74.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	6.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	164	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.1%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	2.5%
65 and over	19.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	90.4%
Public insurance	15.5%
No insurance	1.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,498	95.4%
Spanish	168	2.6%
Other Indo-European	22	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	53	0.8%
Other languages	86	1.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,481	95.2%
Born in same state	6,359	93.4%
Born in different state	5,125	75.2%
Foreign born	122	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	330	4.8%
Not a US citizen	301	91.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	1,276	18.7%
Italian	803	11.8%
Arab	285	4.2%
French	282	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	167	2.5%
German	34	0.5%
Dutch	24	0.4%
Irish	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.1%
Internet access	98.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55315

What city is ZIP code 55315 in?

ZIP code 55315 is primarily assigned to Carver, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55315 in?

ZIP code 55315 falls within Carver County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 55315 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 55315 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 55315?

54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 55315?

The median household income in ZIP code 55315 is $123,563, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55315?

The median home value in ZIP code 55315 is $395,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 55315 in?

ZIP code 55315 observes the CST timezone.