55720 ZIP Code — Cloquet, MN
Carlton County, Minnesota
ZIP code 55720 is located in Cloquet, Minnesota, within Carlton County. It covers approximately 156.38 square miles and serves a population of 17,511 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.
About ZIP code 55720
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $197,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $62,750. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
17,511
population
156.38
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55720 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55720
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55720. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cloquet | Acceptable |
| Cloquet | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
55733 Esko (7.8 mi)
55718 Carlton (8.6 mi)
55780 Sawyer (8.9 mi)
55711 Brookston (10.6 mi)
55779 Saginaw (12.1 mi)
55810 Duluth (12.6 mi)
55707 Barnum (13.4 mi)
55808 Duluth (14.1 mi)
55797 Wrenshall (14.2 mi)
55726 Cromwell (14.6 mi)
55807 Duluth (16.6 mi)
55811 Duluth (16.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 17,511 |
| Population density | 112 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 017 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 156.38 sq mi |
| Water area | 3.81 sq mi |
| Latitude | 46.7436 |
| Longitude | -92.5226 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 218 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.6% | 35.6% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.5% | 35.6% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.7% | 25.1% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 3.6% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
17,511
Population
112
People per sq mi
37.2
Median age
$62,750
Median household income
$35,169
Per capita income
$197,900
Median home value
$975
Median monthly rent
72.8%
Home ownership
14.6%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
5,679
Housing units
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
442
Under 5
478
578
5–9
624
678
10–14
734
659
15–19
712
584
20–24
632
1,025
25–34
1,108
1,082
35–44
1,170
941
45–54
1,018
421
55–59
455
635
60–64
687
703
65–74
760
506
75–84
546
160
85+
173
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,380 | 25.0% |
| 18 and over | 13,131 | 75.0% |
| 65 and over | 2,848 | 16.3% |
| Median age | 37.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
82.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
8.7%
Two or more races
6.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1%
Black or African American
0.9%
Asian
0.5%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,554 | 82.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,535 | 8.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,122 | 6.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 176 | 1% |
| Black or African American | 161 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 97 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 34 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.6% | 35.6% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.5% | 35.6% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.7% | 25.1% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 3.6% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
7.2%
$25k–$35k
7.8%
$35k–$50k
15.2%
$50k–$75k
19.8%
$75k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
17.5%
$150k–$200k
5.8%
$200k+
5.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.8% |
| $200k+ | 5.8% |
| Median income | $62,750 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.9%
$50k–$100k
4.2%
$100k–$150k
16.9%
$150k–$200k
23.0%
$200k–$300k
30.2%
$300k–$500k
13.7%
$500k–$1M
4.4%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $197,900 |
| Median rent / month | $975 |
| Owner occupied | 72.8% |
| Renter occupied | 27.2% |
| Vacant | 7.2% |
| Single-family detached | 77.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.2% |
| Mobile homes | 4.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.51 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 22.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.9% |
| 3 or more | 23.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 50.9% |
| Electricity | 18.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 20.8% |
| Fuel oil | 5.7% |
| Wood | 1.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,838 | 40.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 708 | 10.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,393 | 19.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,109 | 29.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,329 | 33.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,105 | 29.9% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.7% | 30.5% |
| Married | 43.8% | 41.9% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 11.0% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 14.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.8%
HS graduate
30.7%
Some college, no degree
24.9%
Associate's degree
13.7%
Bachelor's degree
16.9%
Graduate / professional
7.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 378 | 8.3% |
| Kindergarten | 242 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,947 | 42.5% |
| High school | 1,181 | 25.8% |
| College / grad school | 832 | 18.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.5%
Retail trade
13.5%
Manufacturing
11.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Construction
6.7%
Professional & management
6.7%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Public administration
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Other services
2.6%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Information
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.5% |
| Service | 21.2% |
| Sales & office | 21.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.2% |
| Production & transportation | 13.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.3% |
| Government | 16.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.7% |
| Carpool | 8.7% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Work from home | 5.9% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.0 |
Poverty
All people
14.6%
Under 18 years
22.3%
18 and over
12.0%
Married-couple families
1.3%
Female-led households
34.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.1% |
| Retirement income | 27.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| High blood pressure | 30.9% |
| High cholesterol | 28.9% |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 25.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 22.2% |
| Binge drinking | 18.6% |
| No physical activity | 22.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.5% |
| Depression | 25.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 10.6% |
| No health insurance | 11.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.3% |
| Visited dentist | 62.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.7% |
| Teeth loss | 13.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 894 | 6.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.7% |
| Under 18 | 11.1% |
| 18–64 years | 12.3% |
| 65 and over | 35.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.2% |
| Public insurance | 40.5% |
| No insurance | 5.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,591 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 109 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 3 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 82 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 8 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,361 | 99.1% |
| Born in same state | 17,261 | 98.6% |
| Born in different state | 14,379 | 82.1% |
| Foreign born | 100 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 150 | 0.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 96 | 64.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,952 | 11.1% |
| Polish | 1,865 | 10.7% |
| French | 1,604 | 9.2% |
| Arab | 492 | 2.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 334 | 1.9% |
| Dutch | 270 | 1.5% |
| English | 186 | 1.1% |
| Irish | 37 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.2% |
| Internet access | 94.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55720
What city is ZIP code 55720 in?
ZIP code 55720 is primarily assigned to Cloquet, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 55720 in?
ZIP code 55720 falls within Carlton County, Minnesota.
What is the population of ZIP code 55720?
ZIP code 55720 has an estimated population of 17,511 residents, with a density of 112 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55720?
The median home value in ZIP code 55720 is $197,900.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 55720?
The median household income in ZIP code 55720 is $62,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 55720 in?
ZIP code 55720 observes the CST timezone.