The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 55733 sells for about $476,000, or $248 per square foot.
Prices are up +15.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 21 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,215 a month.
ZIP 55733 — Esko
The residential housing market in Esko is currently experiencing a measured pace with strong pricing power supported by low inventory. While liquidity has cooled compared to previous years, the area remains a desirable bedroom community for the Duluth-Superior labor market. High median household incomes and stable demand continue to drive the market.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers seeking a quiet, community-focused lifestyle with manageable proximity to the Duluth job market.
Median prices moved up 15.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 21 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
11% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.3% · poverty 4.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 55733, Carlton County MN
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Reported crime in Esko is low, consistent with its character as a stable, family-oriented suburban and semi-rural community compared to the higher crime rates seen in the regional employment core of Duluth.
The area is primarily served by Esko Public Schools, which are highly regarded locally for their community-centric approach and strong student performance outcomes.
The area maintains a low risk profile for major climate hazards, though standard regional considerations for heavy snowfall and winter storm preparedness apply.
Development momentum is largely driven by residential expansion and the area's role as a bedroom community for the Duluth-Superior labor market, with infrastructure maintenance focused on highway connectivity.
Property taxes are levied by Carlton County and local municipal/school districts; the structure includes standard Minnesota homestead exemptions for owner-occupied residential parcels.
Residents primarily commute via I-35 toward the Duluth employment core, with a typical drive time of 15–20 minutes.
Nearby amenities include Jay Cooke State Park, local community parks, and easy access to outdoor activities such as hiking, cross-country skiing, and fishing.
Rental market depth is limited due to a housing stock dominated by single-family, owner-occupied dwellings; investor activity and short-term rental pressure remain low.
The economy is heavily tied to the Duluth-Superior regional hub, spanning healthcare, education, logistics, and manufacturing sectors.
Residents primarily rely on I-35 for regional connectivity to the Duluth employment core.
Planning is focused on steady residential growth and maintaining existing infrastructure rather than large-scale corporate redevelopment.
Parcels are subject to standard school district and county-level tax jurisdictions; no major specialized flood-control or MUD districts identified.
Property insurance posture is generally stable, though subject to regional adjustments for weather-related claims common in Northern Minnesota.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 55733 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Large state park featuring hiking, fishing, and scenic river views.
Local historical preservation and community center.
Extensive network for cross-country skiing and hiking.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.