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 High-density area
- $51,544
- Median income Below-median income area
- $494,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 covers 6.7 square miles in Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,442 residents on file, a density of 367 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55802 reports a modest median household income of $51,544 (37% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,756. The poverty rate is 28.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $494,400 (93% above the average Minnesota ZIP), with only 33.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $646.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Louis County, so 55802 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 55802
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Duluth, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55802.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
111 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
103 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
80 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
70 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
64 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 55802?
53.9
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
5.5%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$53,756
Per Capita Income
28.7%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 55802 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Duluth, MN household income vs. every Minnesota ZIP code
Median household income among 864 reporting Minnesota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$51,544 4th percentile higher than 4% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,494housing units
1,494
Total Housing Units
1,301
Occupied Units
193
Vacant Units
1.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$494,400
Median Home Value
+93% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 55802 vs 55805 →
ZIP 55802 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55811
Duluth (55811)
26,246 residents
- 55812
Duluth (55812)
10,924 residents
- 55805 10,194
Duluth (55805)
10,194 residents
- 55807 9,963
Duluth (55807)
9,963 residents
- 55806 9,576
Duluth (55806)
9,576 residents
- 55802 2,442
Duluth (55802)
2,442 residents
- 55814 772
Duluth (55814)
772 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55802 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55802 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55811
Duluth (55811)
$79,804 median income
- 55812
Duluth (55812)
$65,505 median income
- 55807
Duluth (55807)
$62,067 median income
- 55802
Duluth (55802)
$51,544 median income
- 55805
Duluth (55805)
$43,100 median income
- 55806
Duluth (55806)
$42,833 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55802, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,442 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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