55720 ZIP Code
Cloquet, Minnesota
December 21, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 55720 |
| City/Town: | Cloquet |
| County: | Carlton |
| State: | Minnesota |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,511 |
| Median Household Income: | $62,750 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,005 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,595 |
| Median Home Value: | $197,900 |
| Land Area: | 156.4 sq miles
405.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.8 sq miles
9.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 46.7510, -92.5334 |
Population Information (55720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,511 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,414 | 48.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,097 | 52.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 920 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,202 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,412 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,371 | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,216 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,133 | 12.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,252 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,959 | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 876 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,322 | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,463 | 8.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,052 | 6.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 333 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (55720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $197,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $975 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,595 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,048 | 92.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 547 | 7.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,132 | 72.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,916 | 27.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (55720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,390 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 228 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 545 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,497 | 30.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,841 | 24.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,557 | 13.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,928 | 16.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 794 | 7.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (55720 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $62,750 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $84,115 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,913 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,005 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (55720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,908 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,363 | 94.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 495 | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,801 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,552 | 78.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,337 | 16.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 470 | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (55720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,554 | 83.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 161 | 0.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 1,535 | 8.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 97 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 34 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,122 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 176 | 1.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 407 | 2.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 342 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 1 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 53 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (55720 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 240 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 293 | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 506 | 7.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 549 | 7.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,071 | 15.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,392 | 19.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 952 | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,233 | 17.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 406 | 5.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 406 | 5.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (55720 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,719 | 80.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 718 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 48 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 184 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 71 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 489 | 5.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (55720 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 53 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 563 | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 995 | 11.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 135 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,125 | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 389 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 80 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 545 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 560 | 6.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,464 | 29.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 748 | 8.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 215 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 491 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (55720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (55720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,370 | 93.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,172 | 69.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,025 | 40.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 972 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (55720 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,292 | 75.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,401 | 34.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,925 | 27.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 381 | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 394 | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 765 | 10.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (55720 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,896 | 77.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 196 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 102 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 186 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 114 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 259 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 470 | 6.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 369 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (55720 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 33 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 230 | 3.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 766 | 10.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 949 | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 501 | 6.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,272 | 16.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 578 | 7.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,184 | 15.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 362 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,720 | 22.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (55720 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 116 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 578 | 7.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,310 | 30.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,332 | 43.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,044 | 13.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 215 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (55720 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,584 | 50.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,464 | 20.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,277 | 18.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 403 | 5.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 132 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 137 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 51 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (55720 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 385 | 5.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,155 | 30.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,885 | 40.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,623 | 23.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (55720 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 356 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 213 | 4.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 867 | 16.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,182 | 23.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,549 | 30.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 702 | 13.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 224 | 4.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 39 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (55720 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,467 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $565 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $975 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.20 | 2.38 |
Households (55720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,048 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,838 | 40.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,137 | 16.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,393 | 19.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,109 | 29.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,329 | 33.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,105 | 29.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.43 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.03 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (55720 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,713 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,529 | 37.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,942 | 43.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 141 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,013 | 15.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,216 | 33.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (55720 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,580 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 378 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 242 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,947 | 42.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,181 | 25.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 832 | 18.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (55720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,081 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 894 | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,342 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,721 | 15.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 487 | 17.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,252 | 46.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 982 | 36.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (55720 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,334 | 87.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,021 | 11.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,157 | 57.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 836 | 41.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 249 | 12.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 28 | 1.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (55720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,361 | 99.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 100 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 150 | 150.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 150 | 150.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 150 | 150.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 28 | 28.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 21 | 21.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 8 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 31 | 31.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (55720 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,591 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,992 | 96.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 599 | 3.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 44 | 0.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 223 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 65 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 267 | 1.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (55720 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,048 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,624 | 94.0% | 89.4% |
Cloquet, MN55720