55733 ZIP Code — Esko, MN
Carlton County, Minnesota
ZIP code 55733 is located in Esko, Minnesota, within Carlton County. It covers approximately 35.34 square miles and serves a population of 5,308 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.
About ZIP code 55733
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 $311,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $111,833. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
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 high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
5,308
population
35.34
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55733 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55733
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55733. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Esko | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
55810 Duluth (6.1 mi)
55808 Duluth (6.3 mi)
55718 Carlton (6.8 mi)
55720 Cloquet (7.8 mi)
55807 Duluth (9.2 mi)
55797 Wrenshall (9.7 mi)
55806 Duluth (11.7 mi)
55811 Duluth (12.2 mi)
55805 Duluth (14.2 mi)
55802 Duluth (14.3 mi)
54880 Superior (14.7 mi)
55779 Saginaw (15.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 5,308 |
| Population density | 150 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 017 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 35.34 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.54 sq mi |
| Latitude | 46.7119 |
| Longitude | -92.3647 |
| 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 | 15.1% | 35.6% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.0% | 35.6% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 48.1% | 25.1% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 3.6% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
5,308
Population
150
People per sq mi
43.2
Median age
$111,833
Median household income
$48,479
Per capita income
$311,900
Median home value
$1,409
Median monthly rent
95.3%
Home ownership
5.0%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
1,961
Housing units
45.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
107
Under 5
94
214
5–9
187
210
10–14
184
146
15–19
128
114
20–24
99
264
25–34
231
433
35–44
378
480
45–54
418
298
55–59
260
130
60–64
114
318
65–74
277
111
75–84
96
9
85+
8
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,238 | 23.3% |
| 18 and over | 4,070 | 76.7% |
| 65 and over | 819 | 15.4% |
| Median age | 43.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
96.3%
Two or more races
2.1%
Hispanic or Latino
0.7%
Black or African American
0.7%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,146 | 96.3% |
| Two or more races | 112 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 37 | 0.7% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 15.1% | 35.6% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.0% | 35.6% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 48.1% | 25.1% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 3.6% | 8.5% |
$10k–$15k
3.1%
$15k–$25k
1.6%
$25k–$35k
3.4%
$35k–$50k
2.2%
$50k–$75k
15.8%
$75k–$100k
15.5%
$100k–$150k
24.6%
$150k–$200k
18.3%
$200k+
15.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 3.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 2.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 18.3% |
| $200k+ | 15.5% |
| Median income | $111,833 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.1%
$50k–$100k
0.5%
$100k–$150k
3.1%
$150k–$200k
16.8%
$200k–$300k
25.6%
$300k–$500k
45.4%
$500k–$1M
6.2%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $311,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,409 |
| Owner occupied | 95.3% |
| Renter occupied | 4.7% |
| Vacant | 0.8% |
| Single-family detached | 96.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% |
| Median rooms | 7.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.63 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 32.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 10.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 52.8% |
| 3 or more | 35.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 19.2% |
| Electricity | 12.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 53.2% |
| Fuel oil | 11.1% |
| Wood | 3.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,376 | 67.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 61 | 3.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 189 | 9.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 414 | 20.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 791 | 38.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 510 | 25.0% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.6% | 13.2% |
| Married | 61.0% | 68.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.0% | 6.4% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 11.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.6%
HS graduate
19.2%
Some college, no degree
18.4%
Associate's degree
16.1%
Bachelor's degree
27.2%
Graduate / professional
18.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 99.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 87 | 6.9% |
| Kindergarten | 106 | 8.4% |
| Elementary school | 603 | 47.9% |
| High school | 310 | 24.6% |
| College / grad school | 152 | 12.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
38.2%
Manufacturing
10.0%
Transportation & utilities
9.1%
Public administration
7.1%
Other services
6.4%
Retail trade
6.0%
Finance & real estate
6.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.5%
Construction
4.3%
Wholesale trade
3.7%
Professional & management
2.4%
Information
0.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.4% |
| Service | 13.3% |
| Sales & office | 17.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.5% |
| Production & transportation | 14.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.0% |
| Government | 31.2% |
| Self-employed | 0.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.7% |
| Carpool | 6.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 6.0% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.1 |
Poverty
All people
5.0%
Under 18 years
13.2%
18 and over
2.6%
Married-couple families
0.9%
Female-led households
15.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.1% |
| Retirement income | 24.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.1% |
| High blood pressure | 26.7% |
| High cholesterol | 27.5% |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 21.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.2% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.3% |
| Binge drinking | 19.8% |
| No physical activity | 16.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.0% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.7% |
| Poor mental health | 12.6% |
| Poor physical health | 7.7% |
| No health insurance | 8.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.6% |
| Visited dentist | 71.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.5% |
| Teeth loss | 7.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 317 | 7.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 9.1% |
| 65 and over | 37.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 87.5% |
| Public insurance | 24.6% |
| No insurance | 2.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,107 | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,266 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 5,266 | 99.2% |
| Born in different state | 4,498 | 84.7% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 42 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 13 | 31.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 944 | 17.8% |
| Arab | 464 | 8.7% |
| Italian | 337 | 6.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 286 | 5.4% |
| German | 112 | 2.1% |
| English | 62 | 1.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.4% |
| Internet access | 95.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55733
What city is ZIP code 55733 in?
ZIP code 55733 is primarily assigned to Esko, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 55733 in?
ZIP code 55733 falls within Carlton County, Minnesota.
Is ZIP code 55733 mostly owner-occupied?
95% of occupied units in ZIP code 55733 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 55733?
46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 55733?
The median household income in ZIP code 55733 is $111,833, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55733?
The median home value in ZIP code 55733 is $311,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 55733 in?
ZIP code 55733 observes the CST timezone.