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Esko, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55733

Carlton County, Minnesota — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,616
50/sq mi
$118,260
Median income
$353,400
Median home value
46.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Esko pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
50
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55733 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55733 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 92.9 square miles in Esko, Carlton County, Minnesota. The area is home to 4,616 residents, producing a population density of 50 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 55733 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55733 sits at $118,260 (44% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $51,897. The poverty rate stands at 4.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $353,400 (38% above the state average) with median rent at $1,215 per month, and 95.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55733 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is —. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Carlton County, so you can benchmark 55733 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 55733

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55733.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 55733, Esko, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,616

Population

92.9

Area (sq mi)

50

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55733?

39.6

Median Age

55.6%

Male

44.4%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 97.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$118,260

Median Household Income

+44% vs state

$51,897

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 55733 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$118,260 Top 10% higher than 90% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,016

Total Housing Units

1,953

Occupied Units

63

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.0%
Renter 5.0%

$353,400

Median Home Value

+38% vs state

$1,215

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-6.8%

YoY Change (2024)

261

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+161%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55733 have decreased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 183
2021 +11.6% 204
2022 +15.9% 237
2023 +18.0% 280
2024 -6.8% 261

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 69 business establishments in ZIP 55733, employing approximately 458 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,416,000.

69

Businesses

458

Employees

$21.4M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 18 26.1%
Transportation and warehousing 10 14.5%
Health care and social assistance 8 11.6%
Retail trade 7 10.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 7.3%
Other services (except public administration) 5 7.3%
Finance and insurance 4 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 4.3%

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 55733 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55733 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 55733 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 55733 ranks the highest of 6 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
55810 Duluth, MN 8,702 5.5 mi
55797 Wrenshall, MN 1,441 10.0 mi
55808 Duluth, MN 5,846 6.3 mi
55718 Carlton, MN 3,281 8.3 mi
55811 Duluth, MN 26,246 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Carlton County

55720 standard
Cloquet, MN
Pop: 16,999
55767 standard
Moose Lake, MN
Pop: 4,532
55707 standard
Barnum, MN
Pop: 3,440
55718 standard
Carlton, MN
Pop: 3,281
55797 standard
Wrenshall, MN
Pop: 1,441
55726 standard
Cromwell, MN
Pop: 1,045

Related Areas

Carlton County Esko, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55733 in? ▼
ZIP code 55733 (Esko) 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 55733? ▼
ZIP code 55733 in Esko, MN has a population of 4,616 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55733? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55733 is $118,260, which is 55% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55733? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55733 is $353,400, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55733? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55733 is White at 97.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55733? ▼
ZIP code 55733 has 69 business establishments employing approximately 458 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55733? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55733 are: Construction (18), Transportation and warehousing (10), Health care and social assistance (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55733? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55733 decreased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55733? ▼
In ZIP code 55733, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 55733? ▼
In ZIP code 55733, approximately 95.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55733? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55733 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Esko, MN

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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