55387 ZIP Code — Waconia, MN
Carver County, Minnesota
ZIP code 55387 is located in Waconia, Minnesota, within Carver County. It covers approximately 31.54 square miles and serves a population of 14,409 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 952.
About ZIP code 55387
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 $397,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $104,969. The poverty rate of 5% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
14,409
population
31.54
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55387 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55387
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55387. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Waconia | Acceptable |
| Waconia | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
55375 Saint Bonifacius (3.3 mi)
55375 Saint Bonifacius (3.3 mi)
55386 Victoria (5.2 mi)
55386 Victoria (5.2 mi)
55322 Cologne (6 mi)
55322 Cologne (6 mi)
55364 Mound (7.6 mi)
55364 Mound (7.6 mi)
55331 Excelsior (7.9 mi)
55331 Excelsior (7.9 mi)
55388 Watertown (7.9 mi)
55388 Watertown (7.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 14,409 |
| Population density | 457 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 019 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 31.54 sq mi |
| Water area | 7.37 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.8545 |
| Longitude | -93.7735 |
| 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 | 22.4% | 20.5% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.5% | 28.4% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 36.5% | 33.8% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 14.6% | 17.3% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
14,409
Population
457
People per sq mi
37.7
Median age
$104,969
Median household income
$49,992
Per capita income
$397,600
Median home value
$1,176
Median monthly rent
80.4%
Home ownership
4.5%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
4,431
Housing units
48.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
507
Under 5
494
550
5–9
537
574
10–14
560
483
15–19
471
330
20–24
322
874
25–34
851
1,083
35–44
1,056
952
45–54
927
510
55–59
497
390
60–64
381
555
65–74
541
277
75–84
269
212
85+
206
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,888 | 27.0% |
| 18 and over | 10,521 | 73.0% |
| 65 and over | 2,060 | 14.3% |
| Median age | 37.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.8%
Two or more races
4.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2.7%
Black or African American
1.5%
Other race
0.8%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,455 | 90.8% |
| Two or more races | 601 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 407 | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 220 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 117 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.4% | 20.5% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.5% | 28.4% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 36.5% | 33.8% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 14.6% | 17.3% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
1.9%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
3.5%
$25k–$35k
7.0%
$35k–$50k
7.3%
$50k–$75k
11.3%
$75k–$100k
13.7%
$100k–$150k
16.4%
$150k–$200k
17.7%
$200k+
18.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 17.7% |
| $200k+ | 18.3% |
| Median income | $104,969 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.9%
$100k–$150k
1.1%
$150k–$200k
1.9%
$200k–$300k
19.6%
$300k–$500k
51.9%
$500k–$1M
21.6%
$1M+
2.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $397,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,176 |
| Owner occupied | 80.4% |
| Renter occupied | 19.6% |
| Vacant | 2.2% |
| Single-family detached | 73.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 7.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.77 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 29.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 29.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 33.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 14.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.2% |
| 3 or more | 25.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 75.1% |
| Electricity | 15.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.2% |
| Fuel oil | 1.1% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,351 | 62.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 257 | 4.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 670 | 12.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,085 | 20.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,172 | 40.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,343 | 25.0% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.3% | 25.3% |
| Married | 64.5% | 57.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 9.7% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 6.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
1.8%
HS graduate
17.4%
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Associate's degree
10.6%
Bachelor's degree
33.6%
Graduate / professional
14.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 48.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 253 | 6.9% |
| Kindergarten | 153 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,842 | 50.1% |
| High school | 899 | 24.5% |
| College / grad school | 528 | 14.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.1%
Manufacturing
15.5%
Retail trade
12.6%
Professional & management
11.8%
Finance & real estate
6.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.5%
Construction
6.0%
Other services
3.2%
Public administration
2.5%
Agriculture & mining
2.0%
Information
2.0%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Transportation & utilities
1.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 51.7% |
| Service | 12.1% |
| Sales & office | 22.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.7% |
| Production & transportation | 7.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.5% |
| Government | 12.5% |
| Self-employed | 2.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.6% |
| Carpool | 3.9% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 19.4% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.9 |
Poverty
All people
4.5%
Under 18 years
3.7%
18 and over
4.8%
Married-couple families
1.3%
Female-led households
13.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.5% |
| Retirement income | 17.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 1.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.7% |
| High blood pressure | 23.8% |
| High cholesterol | 26.8% |
| Diabetes | 6.7% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 8.2% |
| Arthritis | 20.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.7% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.6% |
| Binge drinking | 20.8% |
| No physical activity | 14.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 24.9% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 7.9% |
| Poor mental health | 11.9% |
| Poor physical health | 6.8% |
| No health insurance | 7.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.4% |
| Visited dentist | 76.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.1% |
| Teeth loss | 7.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 558 | 5.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.1% |
| Under 18 | 2.6% |
| 18–64 years | 7.0% |
| 65 and over | 31.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 86.5% |
| Public insurance | 24.0% |
| No insurance | 2.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,408 | 93.1% |
| Spanish | 88 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 34 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 13 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,128 | 98.0% |
| Born in same state | 13,982 | 97.0% |
| Born in different state | 10,334 | 71.7% |
| Foreign born | 146 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 281 | 2.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 209 | 74.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 2,328 | 16.2% |
| Italian | 1,496 | 10.4% |
| French | 978 | 6.8% |
| Arab | 313 | 2.2% |
| English | 307 | 2.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 189 | 1.3% |
| German | 104 | 0.7% |
| Norwegian | 34 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 24 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.2% |
| Internet access | 94.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55387
What city is ZIP code 55387 in?
ZIP code 55387 is primarily assigned to Waconia, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 55387 in?
ZIP code 55387 falls within Carver County, Minnesota.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 55387?
48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Is ZIP code 55387 mostly owner-occupied?
80% of occupied units in ZIP code 55387 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55387?
The median home value in ZIP code 55387 is $397,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 55387?
The median household income in ZIP code 55387 is $104,969, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 55387 in?
ZIP code 55387 observes the CST timezone.