Shafer
City in Chisago County, Minnesota
Shafer is a city in Chisago County, Minnesota, with 1,142 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 942 ft (287 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Center City, 2.7 miles W.
- 1,142residents (2020 Census)
- 942 ftelevation · 287 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.3 km²
- 899 / sq mipopulation density
- 55074ZIP code
About Shafer
Shafer is a city in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, Shafer had a population of 1,142. The city was named for Jacob Shafer, a pioneer settler.
U.S. Highway 8 serves as a main route for the community.
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Living in Shafer
- Median household income
- $99,489
- Median home value
- $242,800
- Median rent
- $966/mo
- Median age
- 34
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Shafer had 1,142 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,142 |
|---|---|
| Density | 899 per sq mi (347 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shafer at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Chisago County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,142 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.27 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.3900° N, 92.7583° W |
| ZIP code | 55074 |
| Official website | shafermn.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2759314 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shafer
- Center City2.7 mi W
- Taylors Falls4.2 mi E
- Lindstrom4.5 mi W
- Osceola, WI5.8 mi SE
- Dresser, WI6.3 mi E
- St. Croix Falls, WI6.7 mi E
- Chisago City7.7 mi W
- Scandia10.2 mi S
- Stacy10.5 mi W
- Centuria, WI10.5 mi NE
- Wyoming10.8 mi W
- North Branch12.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Shafer
What county is Shafer in?
Shafer is in Chisago County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Shafer, MN?
1,142 people lived in Shafer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shafer, MN?
The ZIP code of Shafer is 55074.
What is the elevation of Shafer?
942 feet (287 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shafer?
Center City (2.7 mi), Taylors Falls (4.2 mi), Lindstrom (4.5 mi), Osceola (5.8 mi), Dresser (6.3 mi).
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