55726 ZIP Code — Cromwell, MN

Carlton County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55726 is located in Cromwell, Minnesota, within Carlton County. It covers approximately 89.58 square miles and serves a population of 1,029 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 55726

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $202,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,667. 39% 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. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 55726 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,029

population

89.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55726 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55726

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55726. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cromwell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55780 Sawyer (5.7 mi) 55798 Wright (7.3 mi) 55757 Kettle River (11.3 mi) 55707 Barnum (11.9 mi) 55787 Tamarack (12.2 mi) 55711 Brookston (13.5 mi) 55720 Cloquet (14.6 mi) 55767 Moose Lake (15.2 mi) 55718 Carlton (17.4 mi) 55783 Sturgeon Lake (18 mi) 55736 Floodwood (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,029
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	89.58 sq mi
Water area	1.40 sq mi
Latitude	46.6684
Longitude	-92.8096
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	37.3%	35.6%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	35.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	25.3%	25.1%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.6%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,029

Population

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$71,667

Median household income

$30,661

Per capita income

$202,000

Median home value

$1,013

Median monthly rent

77.0%

Home ownership

8.2%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

559

Housing units

19.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	279	27.1%
18 and over	750	72.9%
65 and over	211	20.5%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.8%

Two or more races 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	984	94.8%
Two or more races	40	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.9%
Black or African American	5	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.3%	35.6%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	35.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	25.3%	25.1%	26.5%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.6%	8.5%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 12.4%

$75k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	12.4%
$75k–$100k	15.9%
$100k–$150k	21.4%
$150k–$200k	8.2%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$71,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%

$50k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 16.5%

$200k–$300k 26.5%

$300k–$500k 20.6%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$202,000
Median rent / month	$1,013
Owner occupied	77.0%
Renter occupied	23.0%
Vacant	41.5%
Single-family detached	84.1%
Large apartment buildings	6.0%
Mobile homes	7.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	24.1%
1990–1999	12.2%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	8.0%
1939 or earlier	14.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.6%
1 bedroom	13.3%
2 bedrooms	23.1%
3 bedrooms	41.2%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	7.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	19.6%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	38.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	26.7%
Propane / LP gas	53.2%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Wood	14.3%
No fuel used	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	220	58.2%
Cohabiting couple	14	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	67	17.7%
Female householder, no spouse	77	20.4%
Households with children under 18	107	28.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	134	35.4%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.6%	25.7%
Married	62.4%	53.3%
Separated	0.3%	0.0%
Widowed	1.4%	11.6%
Divorced	8.3%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 25.6%

Some college, no degree 26.4%

Associate's degree 21.5%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	19.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	7.3%
Kindergarten	4	2.3%
Elementary school	88	49.7%
High school	42	23.7%
College / grad school	30	16.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.6%

Construction 16.6%

Manufacturing 11.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.5%

Retail trade 6.2%

Agriculture & mining 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Public administration 5.3%

Other services 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Professional & management 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.1%
Service	16.6%
Sales & office	12.9%
Natural resources & construction	24.0%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.1%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.6%
Carpool	15.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.1

Poverty

All people 8.2%

Under 18 years 9.3%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 37.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.4%
Retirement income	31.2%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	31.5%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	64.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	54	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	43.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.4%
Public insurance	31.8%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	5.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	897	87.2%
Spanish	2	0.2%
Other Indo-European	2	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,027	99.8%
Born in same state	1,020	99.1%
Born in different state	955	92.8%
Foreign born	7	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	117	11.4%
Italian	66	6.4%
Arab	58	5.6%
French	32	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	24	2.3%
Dutch	10	1%
English	7	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	89.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55726

What city is ZIP code 55726 in?

ZIP code 55726 is primarily assigned to Cromwell, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55726 in?

ZIP code 55726 falls within Carlton County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 55726 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 55726 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 55726?

ZIP code 55726 has an estimated population of 1,029 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55726?

The median home value in ZIP code 55726 is $202,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 55726?

The median household income in ZIP code 55726 is $71,667, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 55726 in?

ZIP code 55726 observes the CST timezone.