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U.S. ZIP Code · MN55726

Carlton County · Duluth, MN-WI

Typical home value

$258,077[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.4%
5-year / yr
+4.8%
10-year / yr
+5.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-9.1%
vs metro
+9.4%
vs state
-13.3%
ZIP 55726 location in MN
Location of ZIP 55726 in MN

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 55726 is worth $258,077 — 9.4% above the Duluth, MN-WI median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.4%. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,670[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Carlton County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
1,087[3]
Median household income
$80,313[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Carlton County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-14[5]
Moved in
845
Moved out
859

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
  • CROMWELL-WRIGHT ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · CROMWELL-WRIGHT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    151 students

  • CROMWELL-WRIGHT SECONDARY

    High · Grades 7–12 · CROMWELL-WRIGHT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    150 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,305
Loan principal$206,462
Down payment$51,615
Total interest paid$263,331

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,742
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
9th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
70th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 55726?
The typical home in 55726 is worth $258,077, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 55726?
Home values in 55726 are up 5.4% over the past year, and up 4.8% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 55726?
The effective property tax rate in 55726 is 1.0% — roughly $2,670 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 55726?
ZIP code 55726 has a population of 1,087 and a median household income of $80,313.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Mountain Iron, MN

    Typical home
    $257,769
    Gross yield
  • Brule CDP, WI

    Typical home
    $256,599
    Gross yield
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    Gross yield
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    $247,396
    Gross yield
  • MN

    Typical home
    $243,462
    Gross yield
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    Typical home
    $274,099
    Gross yield

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