Holyoke, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55749

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

449
2/sq mi
$77,500
Median income
$223,700
Median home value
12.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Holyoke pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55749 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55749 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 204.1 square miles in Holyoke, Carlton County, Minnesota. The area is home to 449 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 55749 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55749 sits at $77,500 (6% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $38,127. The poverty rate stands at 8.9% and the unemployment rate at 23.4%. On housing, the median home value is $223,700 (13% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 94.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55749 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Carlton County, so you can benchmark 55749 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 →

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 55749, Holyoke, 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

449

Population

204.1

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55749?

53.0

Median Age

59.2%

Male

40.8%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 93.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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?

$77,500

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$38,127

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

23.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 55749 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,500 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.7%

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

What does housing look like?

403

Total Housing Units

268

Occupied Units

135

Vacant Units

1.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.4%
Renter 5.6%

$223,700

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

1987

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 55749, employing approximately 8 people with a combined annual payroll of $100,000.

3

Businesses

8

Employees

$100K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55749 in?
ZIP code 55749 (Holyoke) 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 55749?
ZIP code 55749 in Holyoke, MN has a population of 449 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55749?
The median household income in ZIP 55749 is $77,500, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55749?
The median home value in ZIP 55749 is $223,700, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55749?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55749 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55749?
ZIP code 55749 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 8 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55749?
In ZIP code 55749, 47.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.7% 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 55749?
In ZIP code 55749, approximately 94.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55749?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55749 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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