Cromwell, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55726
Carlton County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,045
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $80,313
- Median income Near-median income area
- $227,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cromwell pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55726 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 55726 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cromwell, Carlton County, Minnesota, home to just 1,045 residents across 237.5 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55726 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,313 (2% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,141. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.4% and unemployment is 1.3%. Median home value is $227,300 (11% below the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $625; 78.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 39 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Carlton County, so 55726 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 55726
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cromwell, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55726.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 55726, Cromwell, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,045
Population
237.5
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55726?
43.3
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$80,313
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$33,141
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
39.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55726 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Cromwell, MN household income vs. every Minnesota ZIP code
Median household income among 864 reporting Minnesota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$80,313 Top 44% higher than 56% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
648housing units
648
Total Housing Units
419
Occupied Units
229
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$227,300
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$625
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 55726, employing approximately 157 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,127,000.
22
Businesses
157
Employees
$5.1M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 31.8% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 13.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 13.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 55726 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55726
Cromwell (55726)
1,045 residents
- 55798
Wright (55798)
581 residents
- 55780 212
Sawyer (55780)
212 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55726 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55726 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55726
Cromwell (55726)
$80,313 median income
- 55798
Wright (55798)
$78,438 median income
- 55780
Sawyer (55780)
$76,042 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55726 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55726, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,045 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 55726 in?
ZIP code 55726 (Cromwell) is located in Carlton County, Minnesota. Carlton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carlton-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55726?
ZIP code 55726 in Cromwell, MN has a population of 1,045 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55726?
The median household income in ZIP 55726 is $80,313, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55726?
The median home value in ZIP 55726 is $227,300, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55726?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55726 is White at 95.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55726?
ZIP code 55726 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 157 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55726?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55726 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (3), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55726?
In ZIP code 55726, 52.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 55726?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55726 is 39.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 55726?
In ZIP code 55726, approximately 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55726?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55726 is 6.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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