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Duluth, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55802

St. Louis County, Minnesota — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,442
367/sq mi
$51,544
Median income
$494,400
Median home value
45.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Duluth pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
367
people per sq mi
33%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55802 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55802 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.7 square miles in Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota. The area is home to 2,442 residents, producing a population density of 367 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 55802 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55802 sits at $51,544 (37% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $53,756. The poverty rate stands at 28.7% and the unemployment rate at 7.1%. On housing, the median home value is $494,400 (93% above the state average) with median rent at $646 per month, and 33.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55802 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 45.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.9, and the average commute is —. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Louis County, so you can benchmark 55802 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 55802

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55802.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 55802, Duluth, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,442

Population

6.7

Area (sq mi)

367

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55802?

53.9

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 79.4%
African American 7.4%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$51,544

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$53,756

Per Capita Income

28.7%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 55802 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$51,544 16th percentile higher than 16% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,494

Total Housing Units

1,301

Occupied Units

193

Vacant Units

1.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 33.2%
Renter 66.8%

$494,400

Median Home Value

+93% vs state

$646

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.0%

YoY Change (2022)

253

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+153%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55802 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +17.1% 199
2019 -0.5% 198
2020 -2.5% 193
2021 +21.5% 234
2022 +8.0% 253

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 670 business establishments in ZIP 55802, employing approximately 13,276 people with a combined annual payroll of $780,369,000.

670

Businesses

13,276

Employees

$780.4M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 111 16.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 103 15.4%
Accommodation and food services 80 11.9%
Retail trade 70 10.4%
Finance and insurance 64 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 54 8.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 31 4.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 29 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 3.6%
Information 21 3.1%
Construction 18 2.7%
Manufacturing 16 2.4%
Wholesale trade 15 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 15 2.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 1.2%
Educational services 7 1.0%
Utilities 3 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 55802 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55802 ranks #6 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 55802 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 55802 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
55805 Duluth, MN 10,194 3.4 mi
55806 Duluth, MN 9,576 2.4 mi
55812 Duluth, MN 10,924 4.1 mi
55807 Duluth, MN 9,963 4.3 mi
55814 Duluth, MN 772 7.8 mi
55811 Duluth, MN 26,246 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Louis County

55811 standard
Duluth, MN
Pop: 26,246
55803 standard
Duluth, MN
Pop: 17,431
55746 standard
Hibbing, MN
Pop: 17,228
55804 standard
Duluth, MN
Pop: 14,592
55812 standard
Duluth, MN
Pop: 10,924
55805 standard
Duluth, MN
Pop: 10,194

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55802 in? ▼
ZIP code 55802 (Duluth) is located in St. Louis County, Minnesota. St. Louis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-louis-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55802? ▼
ZIP code 55802 in Duluth, MN has a population of 2,442 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55802? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 55802 is $51,544, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55802? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 55802 is $494,400, which is 78% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55802? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 55802 is White at 79.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55802? ▼
ZIP code 55802 has 670 business establishments employing approximately 13,276 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55802? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55802 are: Health care and social assistance (111), Professional, scientific, and technical services (103), Accommodation and food services (80). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55802? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55802 increased by 8.0% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55802? ▼
In ZIP code 55802, 70.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 55802? ▼
In ZIP code 55802, approximately 33.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 66.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55802? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55802 is 28.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Duluth, MN

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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