55723 ZIP Code — Cook, MN

Saint Louis County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55723 is located in Cook, Minnesota, within Saint Louis County. It covers approximately 393.70 square miles and serves a population of 1,925 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 55723

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $169,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,408. 52% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 55723 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,925

population

393.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55723 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55723

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55723. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cook	Acceptable
Cook	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55703 Angora (11.3 mi) 55781 Side Lake (13.8 mi) 55719 Chisholm (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,925
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	393.70 sq mi
Water area	23.21 sq mi
Latitude	47.8476
Longitude	-92.9566
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	39.0%	44.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	31.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	20.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.6%	4.1%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,925

Population

People per sq mi

56.8

Median age

$64,408

Median household income

$37,846

Per capita income

$169,500

Median home value

$625

Median monthly rent

87.6%

Home ownership

14.9%

Poverty rate

9.6%

Unemployment

1,975

Housing units

22.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

105

35–44

102

45–54

55–59

60–64

189

65–74

185

118

75–84

115

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	334	17.4%
18 and over	1,591	82.6%
65 and over	690	35.8%
Median age	56.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,858	95.2%
Two or more races	42	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	26	1.3%
Other race	9	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.4%
Asian	5	0.3%
Black or African American	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.0%	44.3%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	31.0%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	20.5%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.6%	4.1%	8.5%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 21.2%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	21.2%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	18.3%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$64,408

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.7%

$50k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 16.5%

$200k–$300k 14.8%

$300k–$500k 14.5%

$500k–$1M 10.1%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$169,500
Median rent / month	$625
Owner occupied	87.6%
Renter occupied	12.4%
Vacant	56.0%
Single-family detached	91.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.9%
Mobile homes	5.3%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	11.4%
1990–1999	11.0%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	18.2%
1960–1969	12.4%
1950–1959	13.8%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	7.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.1%
1 bedroom	13.5%
2 bedrooms	44.7%
3 bedrooms	27.3%
4 bedrooms	7.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	25.8%
2 vehicles	42.3%
3 or more	27.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.8%
Electricity	25.7%
Propane / LP gas	48.0%
Fuel oil	7.2%
Wood	13.9%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	446	48.5%
Cohabiting couple	77	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	199	21.7%
Female householder, no spouse	197	21.4%
Households with children under 18	148	16.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	444	48.3%
Average household size	2.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.6%	15.5%
Married	56.3%	55.5%
Separated	0.4%	0.5%
Widowed	5.7%	15.6%
Divorced	11.1%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 32.7%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 17.1%

Bachelor's degree 15.1%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	22.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	3.4%
Kindergarten	31	10.7%
Elementary school	166	57.2%
High school	44	15.2%
College / grad school	39	13.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.5%

Retail trade 12.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.8%

Construction 10.0%

Agriculture & mining 9.2%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Public administration 6.3%

Other services 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Professional & management 4.1%

Information 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.1%
Service	21.5%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	18.5%
Production & transportation	10.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.3%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	14.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 14.9%

Under 18 years 41.0%

18 and over 9.3%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 61.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.8%
Retirement income	37.5%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.6%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	66.0%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	10.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	178	11.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	0.3%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	24.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.1%
Public insurance	54.6%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,839	95.5%
Spanish	6	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,905	99.0%
Born in same state	1,892	98.3%
Born in different state	1,562	81.1%
Foreign born	13	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	20	1.0%
Not a US citizen	12	60.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	314	16.3%
Italian	137	7.1%
French	115	6%
Arab	47	2.4%
Dutch	31	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	17	0.9%
German	13	0.7%
Irish	2	0.1%
Norwegian	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.7%
Internet access	85.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55723

What city is ZIP code 55723 in?

ZIP code 55723 is primarily assigned to Cook, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55723 in?

ZIP code 55723 falls within Saint Louis County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 55723 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 55723 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 55723 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 55723 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 55723 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 55723 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 55723 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 55723 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 55723 in?

ZIP code 55723 observes the CST timezone.