Chisago County GIS Maps
Chisago County, Minnesota, has 56,621 residents across 29,766 parcels and covers 414.9 square miles. The population grew 5.1% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Chisago County is 27025.
North Branch is the county's largest population center. Chisago County also includes 9 zip codes, 7 public school districts and 35 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Chisago County Trends
- Population
- 56,621▴
- Median Home Value
- $326,600▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 18,392▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Chisago County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Chisago County Parcels
Chisago County has 29,766 mapped parcels covering 276,494 acres. The median assessed value is $326,600. The median lot size is 1.17 acres. 6,135 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Of the parcels with a recorded build year, half were built in 1994 or earlier. The records carry 21,814 distinct owner names. Owner names, mailing addresses, assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Site addresses reach 78.0%. Browse the interactive Chisago County Parcel viewer here.
Chisago County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 29,766 | 100% |
| Owner name | 29,612 | 99.5% |
| Owner mailing address | 29,610 | 99.5% |
| Site address | 23,226 | 78.0% |
| Land use code | 29,612 | 99.5% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 29,766 | 100% |
| Land value | 29,766 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 29,766 | 100% |
| Acreage | 29,756 | 99.9% |
| Parcel boundary | 29,766 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Chisago County parcel records.
Chisago County Population
Chisago County had 56,621 residents in 2020. That was 5.1% higher than in 2010. Chisago County added 15,520 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 136 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include North Branch, Stacy and Lindstrom.
Population Trend in Chisago County MN
Chisago County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Chisago County Zip Codes
Chisago County has 9 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include North Branch (55056), Stacy (55079) and Lindstrom (55045). North Branch is the largest zip by population, with about 14,245 residents or 25% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 55% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Chisago County MN
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55056 | North Branch | 14,245 | ▴ 5.2% |
| 55079 | Stacy | 8,875 | ▴ 6.6% |
| 55045 | Lindstrom | 7,804 | ▴ 3% |
| 55013 | Chisago City | 6,985 | ▴ 6.8% |
| 55069 | Rush City | 5,630 | ▴ 1.6% |
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Chisago County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Chisago County Demographics
Chisago County has a median age of 40.8, which makes the county a little older than Minnesota overall. About 22.6% of residents are under 18, while 16.6% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 31.6% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 24% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 38.8%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Chisago County MN
Median Age
40.8
Under 18
22.6%
Age 65+
16.6%
Bachelor's+
24%
Chisago County School Districts
Chisago County is served by 7 public school districts with 18,392 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Forest Lake Public, Cambridge-Isanti Public and Chisago Lakes. Those three districts account for about 77% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Chisago County MN
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Lake Public School District | 5,776 | 31.4% | ▴ 0.2% |
| Cambridge-Isanti Public School District | 5,007 | 27.2% | ▾ -1.7% |
| Chisago Lakes School District | 3,317 | 18% | ▾ -0.4% |
| North Branch Public Schools | 2,704 | 14.7% | ▾ -1.5% |
| Rush City Public School District | 805 | 4.4% | ▾ -7.6% |
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Chisago County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Chisago County Housing & Real Estate
Chisago County has a median home value of $326,600 and a median gross rent of $1,112. About 86% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Minnesota median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $424,825 and homes spent about 34 days on the market.
Chisago County Housing Mix
Chisago County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Chisago County Housing Trends
Chisago County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Chisago County, MN
Chisago County has 2,066 business listings across 462 categories. The largest categories in Chisago County business listings are Lake (55, 2.7%), Contractors (43, 2.1%), and Churches & Religious Organizations (41, 2.0%). The full Chisago County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Chisago County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Chisago County, MN
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lake | 55 | 2.7% |
| Contractors | 43 | 2.1% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 41 | 2.0% |
| Parks & Recreation | 38 | 1.8% |
| Auto Repair | 38 | 1.8% |
| Farm | 35 | 1.7% |
| Real Estate Agents | 35 | 1.7% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 28 | 1.4% |
| Convenience Stores | 25 | 1.2% |
| Professional Services | 25 | 1.2% |
Chisago County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| McLane Accounting and Tax Service | Accountant | Taylors Falls |
| Rush Lake | Active Life | Rush City |
| Balance Acupuncture and Massage | Acupuncture | Wyoming |
| The Cutting Zone | Adult Store | North Branch |
| Larson Implement Farm Equipment | Agricultural Service | Harris |
| Rush City Regional Airport | Airport | Rush City |
| Teen Focus Recovery Center | Alcohol And Drug Treatment Centers | Rush City |
| Urban Design & Cabinetry | Altering And Remodeling Contractor | Forest Lake |
| Lakes Region EMS | Ambulance And Ems Services | North Branch |
| The Fort Restaurant & Bar | American Restaurants | Rush City |
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Chisago County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Chisago County Basemaps
Chisago County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Chisago County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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