55749 ZIP Code — Holyoke, MN

Carlton County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55749 is located in Holyoke, Minnesota, within Carlton County. It covers approximately 86.86 square miles and serves a population of 507 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.

About ZIP code 55749

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $216,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,304.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 26% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 55749 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

507

population

86.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55749 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55749

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55749. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Holyoke	Acceptable
Holyoke	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55756 Kerrick (6.4 mi) 55797 Wrenshall (7.6 mi) 55707 Barnum (11 mi) 55718 Carlton (11.2 mi) 55767 Moose Lake (14.4 mi) 55712 Bruno (14.7 mi) 54880 Superior (16.5 mi) 55733 Esko (16.9 mi) 55808 Duluth (17.2 mi) 55720 Cloquet (19.5 mi) 55780 Sawyer (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	507
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	86.86 sq mi
Water area	0.75 sq mi
Latitude	46.4700
Longitude	-92.4226
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	32.7%	35.6%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	35.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	29.7%	25.1%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.6%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

507

Population

People per sq mi

51.1

Median age

$78,304

Median household income

$37,671

Per capita income

$216,200

Median home value

$850

Median monthly rent

90.5%

Home ownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

21.6%

Unemployment

419

Housing units

14.9%

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	86	17.0%
18 and over	421	83.0%
65 and over	70	13.8%
Median age	51.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Two or more races 2.5%

Group	Count	%
White	494	95%
Hispanic or Latino	13	2.5%
Two or more races	13	2.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.7%	35.6%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	35.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	29.7%	25.1%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.6%	8.5%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 27.6%

$100k–$150k 23.0%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	27.6%
$100k–$150k	23.0%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$78,304

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.5%

$50k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 18.2%

$200k–$300k 42.3%

$300k–$500k 14.1%

$500k–$1M 4.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$216,200
Median rent / month	$850
Owner occupied	90.5%
Renter occupied	9.5%
Vacant	45.0%
Single-family detached	78.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	18.1%
1990–1999	23.8%
1980–1989	15.4%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	6.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	8.4%
2 bedrooms	36.4%
3 bedrooms	40.7%
4 bedrooms	2.0%
5+ bedrooms	9.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	14.4%
2 vehicles	28.0%
3 or more	54.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	9.1%
Propane / LP gas	45.7%
Fuel oil	11.9%
Wood	30.0%
Solar	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	89	36.6%
Cohabiting couple	60	24.7%
Male householder, no spouse	75	30.9%
Female householder, no spouse	19	7.8%
Households with children under 18	42	17.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	49	20.2%
Average household size	2.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.3%	20.0%
Married	37.4%	49.2%
Separated	0.8%	2.6%
Widowed	2.1%	3.6%
Divorced	32.4%	24.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 33.0%

Some college, no degree 29.9%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.3%
Bachelor's or higher	14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	12.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	40	54.1%
High school	12	16.2%
College / grad school	13	17.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Transportation & utilities 18.2%

Manufacturing 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.4%

Professional & management 8.9%

Retail trade 8.3%

Construction 7.3%

Other services 5.7%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Public administration 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.8%
Service	22.4%
Sales & office	20.3%
Natural resources & construction	17.7%
Production & transportation	18.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.1%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.1

Poverty

All people 10.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 12.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.2%
Retirement income	43.2%
Supplemental Security	0.4%
Cash public assistance	6.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.8%
Visited dentist	63.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	108	25.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	50.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.6%
Public insurance	46.7%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	473	93.3%
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)	495	97.6%
Born in same state	495	97.6%
Born in different state	423	83.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	2.4%
Not a US citizen	2	16.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	82	16.2%
Italian	27	5.3%
French	20	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	10	2%
Arab	9	1.8%
Dutch	8	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.9%
Internet access	95.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55749

What city is ZIP code 55749 in?

ZIP code 55749 is primarily assigned to Holyoke, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55749 in?

ZIP code 55749 falls within Carlton County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 55749 have a large veteran population?

26% of civilians in ZIP code 55749 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 55749 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 55749 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 55749?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the population of ZIP code 55749?

ZIP code 55749 has an estimated population of 507 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 55749 in?

ZIP code 55749 observes the CST timezone.