Carlton County, MN ZIP Codes
Minnesota (MN) · 11 ZIP codes · 11 cities
11
ZIP codes
36,409
population (2021)
+2.9%
pop change since 2010
27017
FIPS code
Carlton County ZIP code map
About Carlton County
Carlton County is located in Minnesota and contains 11 ZIP codes across 11 cities and communities.
The county's population was 36,409 as of 2021,
an increase of
2.9% from 35,386 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Carlton County is 27017.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 36,409 |
| 2010 population | 35,386 |
| Change | +2.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| FIPS code | 27017 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Carlton County
ZIP codes for Carlton County, MN (11)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55707 | Barnum | Carlton | View map |
| 55718 | Carlton | Carlton | View map |
| 55720 | Cloquet | Carlton | View map |
| 55726 | Cromwell | Carlton | View map |
| 55733 | Esko | Carlton | View map |
| 55749 | Holyoke | Carlton | View map |
| 55757 | Kettle River | Carlton | View map |
| 55767 | Moose Lake | Carlton | View map |
| 55780 | Sawyer | Carlton | View map |
| 55797 | Wrenshall | Carlton | View map |
| 55798 | Wright | Carlton | View map |
Demographics & statistics
38,455
Population
41.4
Median age
$74,924
Median household income
$35,204
Per capita income
$219,818
Median home value
$894
Median monthly rent
86.1%
Home ownership
11.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
Unemployment
13,855
Housing units
21.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,057
Under 5
876
1,295
5–9
1,075
1,464
10–14
1,214
1,352
15–19
1,121
1,126
20–24
934
2,395
25–34
1,986
2,796
35–44
2,319
2,705
45–54
2,243
1,484
55–59
1,231
1,611
60–64
1,336
2,171
65–74
1,801
1,116
75–84
925
449
85+
373
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,596 | 21.9% |
| 18 and over | 29,859 | 78.1% |
| 65 and over | 6,835 | 19.7% |
| Median age | 41.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.7%
Two or more races
5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
4.6%
Black or African American
1.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.1%
Asian
0.4%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,723 | 86.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,962 | 5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,773 | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 729 | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 423 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 166 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 92 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
6.7%
$25k–$35k
6.5%
$35k–$50k
11.1%
$50k–$75k
19.1%
$75k–$100k
16.7%
$100k–$150k
20.9%
$150k–$200k
7.5%
$200k+
4.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.5% |
| $200k+ | 4.6% |
| Median income | $74,924 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.9%
$50k–$100k
5.4%
$100k–$150k
13.7%
$150k–$200k
17.8%
$200k–$300k
33.8%
$300k–$500k
19.5%
$500k–$1M
3.5%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $219,818 |
| Median rent / month | $894 |
| Owner occupied | 86.1% |
| Renter occupied | 13.9% |
| Vacant | 23.9% |
| Single-family detached | 82.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.4% |
| Mobile homes | 10.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.56 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.2% |
| 3 or more | 36.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 16.5% |
| Electricity | 16.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 44.4% |
| Fuel oil | 5.9% |
| Wood | 14.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,228 | 53.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,160 | 8.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,690 | 19.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,459 | 18.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,579 | 28.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,530 | 34.3% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.0% | 20.5% |
| Married | 51.0% | 57.0% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| Divorced | 15.0% | 13.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
34.4%
Some college, no degree
23.7%
Associate's degree
14.5%
Bachelor's degree
14.0%
Graduate / professional
7.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 646 | 7.0% |
| Kindergarten | 470 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school | 3,898 | 48.1% |
| High school | 2,261 | 25.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,527 | 15.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.6%
Manufacturing
10.8%
Retail trade
9.6%
Public administration
9.2%
Transportation & utilities
8.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.0%
Construction
7.6%
Professional & management
5.1%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Other services
4.0%
Agriculture & mining
2.7%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.7% |
| Service | 20.3% |
| Sales & office | 16.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.3% |
| Production & transportation | 17.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.3% |
| Government | 22.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.9% |
| Carpool | 9.0% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.7 |
Poverty
All people
11.3%
Under 18 years
11.0%
18 and over
10.9%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
24.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.3% |
| Retirement income | 33.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 31.8% |
| High cholesterol | 30.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 25.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.3% |
| No physical activity | 21.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 11.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.5% |
| Visited dentist | 62.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 12.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,406 | 10.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.8% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% |
| 18–64 years | 13.3% |
| 65 and over | 33.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.8% |
| Public insurance | 42.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,522 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 322 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 115 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 106 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 36 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 37,988 | 98.8% |
| Born in same state | 37,758 | 98.3% |
| Born in different state | 31,312 | 83.0% |
| Foreign born | 230 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 467 | 1.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 175 | 44.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 4,643 | 12.1% |
| Italian | 3,374 | 8.8% |
| French | 2,871 | 7.5% |
| Arab | 1,629 | 4.2% |
| German | 698 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 543 | 1.4% |
| Dutch | 475 | 1.2% |
| Irish | 58 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 23 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.4% |
| Internet access | 92.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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