ZIP code 55720
Where is ZIP code 55720?
Cloquet, Minnesota
Carlton County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 55720 belongs to Cloquet, Minnesota in Carlton County. 55720 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 218. About 17,448 people live in the 55720 area, where the median household income is $64,167. The closest ZIP codes are 55711 (Brookston, 7.5 mi northwest), 55718 (Carlton, 8 mi southeast) and 55780 (Sawyer, 8.7 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 55720 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Cloquet |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Carlton County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 218 |
| Coordinates | 46.7546, -92.5408 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 557 |
Population and income in 55720
| Population | 17,448 · higher than 87% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 112 · higher than 72% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.2 years · lower than 75% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $64,167 · lower than 81% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $37,770 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 25% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $223,200 · lower than 54% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,023 a month |
| Housing units | 7,692 |
| Households | 7,154 (2.37 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 72% / 28% |
| Land area | 156.38 sq mi (plus 3.81 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 55720. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 55720
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55711 | Brookston, MN | 7.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 55718 | Carlton, MN | 8 mi SE | Standard |
| 55780 | Sawyer, MN | 8.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 55733 | Esko, MN | 9.2 mi E | Standard |
| 55779 | Saginaw, MN | 11.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 55791 | Twig, MN | 12.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 55810 | Duluth, MN | 13 mi E | Standard |
| 55797 | Wrenshall, MN | 13.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 55702 | Alborn, MN | 15.5 mi N | Standard |
| 55808 | Duluth, MN | 15.9 mi E | Standard |
| 55811 | Duluth, MN | 16.7 mi E | Standard |
| 55707 | Barnum, MN | 16.8 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 55720 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 55720
123 MAIN ST
CLOQUET MN 55720
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Knife Falls and Scanlon: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (55720-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 55720?
- 55720 is a Cloquet, Minnesota ZIP code.
- What county is 55720 in?
- ZIP code 55720 is in Carlton County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 55720 in?
- 55720 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 55720?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 55720 use area code 218.
- What is the population of ZIP code 55720?
- About 17,448 people live in ZIP code 55720, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 55720?
- The median household income in 55720 is $64,167 a year, lower than 81% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 55720?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 55720 are 55711 (Brookston, 7.5 miles), 55718 (Carlton, 8 miles), 55780 (Sawyer, 8.7 miles) and 55733 (Esko, 9.2 miles).