City

Cook, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Louis County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,861Population
💰$63,958Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂59.5Median Age
🏠$177,300Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓41.9%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊9.6%Unemployment▲ 97% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.5%Hispanic: 1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.4%Race
White95.5%
Hispanic1.0%
Asian0.1%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
3%
25–44
17%
45–64
24%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty16.4% ▲ 64% above avg
College Grads41.9% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment9.6% ▲ 97% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.5%)
HS Graduate445 (31.6%)
Some College139 (9.9%)
Associates227 (16.1%)
Bachelors234 (16.6%)
Graduate Degree355 (25.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 31.6%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 16.6%Graduate: 25.2%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad31.6%
Some College9.9%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors16.6%
Graduate25.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.8%Renter: 14.2%Tenure
Owner85.8%
Renter14.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,958 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$177,300 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$620/mo
Total Housing Units2,053
Vacant Units1,156

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Cook, MN

Cook is a city in Minnesota, located in St. Louis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,861 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.5 years.

Economically, Cook is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,958 is below the national average. Approximately 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Cook is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $177,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $620 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cook is well-educated. 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.54%).

Cook, MN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Cook
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55723 1,861 $63,958 $177,300 $620 9.6% 41.9% 85.8%