City

Esko, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Carlton County  ·  Minnesota

👥5,180Population
💰$115,051Median HH Income▲ 51% above avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$300,800Median Home Value▲ 8% above avg
🎓60.2%College Grads▲ 55% above avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 81% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.0% Female 45.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.2%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 0.5%Other: 2%Race
White97.2%
Hispanic0.3%
Black0.5%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
4%
25–44
25%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty4.1% ▼ 59% below avg
College Grads60.2% ▲ 55% above avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 81% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0%)
HS Graduate681 (18.5%)
Some College331 (9%)
Associates454 (12.3%)
Bachelors718 (19.5%)
Graduate Degree1,497 (40.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 18.5%Some College: 9%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 19.5%Graduate: 40.7%Edu
HS Grad18.5%
Some College9.0%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors19.5%
Graduate40.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.6%Renter: 3.4%Tenure
Owner96.6%
Renter3.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
42%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$115,051 ▲ 51% above avg
Median Home Value$300,800 ▲ 8% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,411/mo
Total Housing Units2,048
Vacant Units60

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
2%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
21%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Esko, MN

Esko is a city in Minnesota, located in Carlton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,180 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Esko is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $115,051 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Esko is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $300,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,411 per month. Homeownership is high at 96.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Esko is highly educated. 60.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (97.2%).

Esko, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Esko
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55733 5,180 $115,051 $300,800 $1,411 0.9% 60.2% 96.6%