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Esko, MN
Census-designated place in Carlton County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55733.
Population
1,813
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
373
ZIP codes
1
Esko and its ZIP codes
Esko at a glance
- Esko is about 5.2 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $109,063 a year, 22% more than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $318,800 (3% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,215 a month.
Local data for Esko, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Esko, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$109,063
Poverty rate
3.5%
Median home value
$318,800
Median rent
$1,215/mo
Homeownership
86.9%
Bachelor's or higher
52.4%
Median age
46.8
Average commute
15.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Swedish Americans (341), German Americans (335), Irish Americans (211).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carlton County. PPP loans are for Esko.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,691
13,111 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,497
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$255M
FY 2026, $7,055 per person
PPP loans
$2.5M
66 loans, 346 jobs reported
How people get to work
Esko, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.6%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.9%
Average one-way commute: 15.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Esko, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
528
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
29
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 2°F
32.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Esko, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.0%
U.S. 11.1% -6.1 pts
ZIP codes in Esko
1 in or overlapping Esko. Population shown
Cities near Esko
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ScanlonCity | 2.6 mi | 0.9 |
| CarltonCity | 3.6 mi | 3.8 |
| CloquetCity | 5.6 mi | 35.2 |
| WrenshallCity | 5.9 mi | 1.5 |
| ProctorCity | 7.3 mi | 3.4 |
| MahnomenCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.3 |
| HermantownCity | 9.2 mi | 34.4 |
| Oliver, WIVillage | 9.9 mi | 2.1 |
| Big LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| DuluthCity | 12 mi | 71.7 |
| Superior, WICity | 13 mi | 36.6 |
| Superior, WIVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| BrookstonCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| MahtowaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 10.6 |
| Rice LakeCity | 17 mi | 32.7 |
| BarnumCity | 21 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Esko, MN in?
- Esko is in Carlton County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Esko, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Esko include 55733.
- What is the population of Esko, MN?
- About 1,813 people live in Esko, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Esko?
- Nearby places include Scanlon (2.6 mi), Carlton (3.6 mi), Cloquet (5.6 mi), Wrenshall (5.9 mi), Proctor (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023