Duluth, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55806

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

9,576
1,103/sq mi
$42,833
Median income
$161,400
Median home value
28.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Duluth pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,103
people per sq mi
42%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55806 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55806 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.7 square miles in Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota. The area is home to 9,576 residents, producing a population density of 1,103 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 55806 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55806 sits at $42,833 (48% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $28,412. The poverty rate stands at 22.5% and the unemployment rate at 8.2%. On housing, the median home value is $161,400 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $908 per month, and 42.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55806 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 16 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Louis County, so you can benchmark 55806 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 55806

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55806.

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 55806, 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

9,576

Population

8.7

Area (sq mi)

1,103

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55806?

33.2

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 77.1%
African American 7.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$42,833

Median Household Income

-48% vs state

$28,412

Per Capita Income

22.5%

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Unemployment Rate

16.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55806 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,833 7th percentile higher than 7% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.0%

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

What does housing look like?

4,874

Total Housing Units

4,496

Occupied Units

378

Vacant Units

2.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 42.1%
Renter 57.9%

$161,400

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$908

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

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

+17.5%

YoY Change (2024)

274

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+174%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55806 have increased 17.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +174% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 174
2021 +16.0% 202
2022 +8.7% 219
2023 +6.2% 233
2024 +17.5% 274

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 269 business establishments in ZIP 55806, employing approximately 2,898 people with a combined annual payroll of $137,903,000.

269

Businesses

2,898

Employees

$137.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 39 14.5%
Retail trade 32 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 32 11.9%
Accommodation and food services 28 10.4%
Construction 27 10.0%
Wholesale trade 24 8.9%
Manufacturing 17 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 6.0%
Transportation and warehousing 10 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 3.4%
Finance and insurance 8 3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 3.0%
Educational services 5 1.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 1.1%

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 55806 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 55806 ranks #5 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 55806 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 55806 ranks #8 of 8 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
55802 Duluth, MN 2,442 2.4 mi
55805 Duluth, MN 10,194 2.7 mi
55807 Duluth, MN 9,963 3.0 mi
55812 Duluth, MN 10,924 4.0 mi
55814 Duluth, MN 772 5.6 mi
55810 Duluth, MN 8,702 6.9 mi
55811 Duluth, MN 26,246 6.8 mi
55808 Duluth, MN 5,846 8.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55806 in?
ZIP code 55806 (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 55806?
ZIP code 55806 in Duluth, MN has a population of 9,576 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55806?
The median household income in ZIP 55806 is $42,833, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55806?
The median home value in ZIP 55806 is $161,400, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55806?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55806 is White at 77.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55806?
ZIP code 55806 has 269 business establishments employing approximately 2,898 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55806?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55806 are: Health care and social assistance (39), Retail trade (32), Other services (except public administration) (32). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55806?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55806 increased by 17.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 174%. 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 55806?
In ZIP code 55806, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 55806?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55806 is 16.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 55806?
In ZIP code 55806, approximately 42.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55806?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55806 is 22.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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