| ZIP Code | 55733 |
|---|---|
| City | Esko |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Carlton County |
| Area Code | 218 |
| Elevation | 1,161 ft |
| Latitude | 46.713831 |
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| Longitude | -92.360792 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 4.1% ▼ 59% below avg |
| College Grads | 60.2% ▲ 55% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.9% ▼ 81% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0%) |
| HS Graduate | 681 (18.5%) |
| Some College | 331 (9%) |
| Associates | 454 (12.3%) |
| Bachelors | 718 (19.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,497 (40.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $115,051 ▲ 51% above avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $300,800 ▲ 8% above avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,411/mo ↑ 44% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,048 |
| Vacant Units | 60 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,048 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 60 |
| Owner Occupied | 96.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 3.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
ZIP code 55733 is located in Esko, Minnesota, within Carlton County. With a population of 5,180, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.5 years. Economically, 55733 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $115,051 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 55733 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $300,800 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,411 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 96.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 22% since 2019.
The population of 55733 is primarily White (97.20%). Residents are highly educated — 60.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.1%. Household income has grown by 41% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 55733 stands at 0.9%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 55733 in Esko, MN is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,180 residents, a median household income of $115,051, and a median home value of $300,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.