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 High-density area
- $42,833
- Median income Below-median income area
- $161,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 28.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 55806 (Duluth, MN) rose +17.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 232.8 in 2023 to 273.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 55806 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota, home to 9,576 residents across 8.7 square miles, a density of 1,103 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55806 reports a modest median household income of $42,833 (48% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,412. The poverty rate is 22.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $161,400 (37% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $908; owner occupancy is 42.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 16 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Louis County, so 55806 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 55806
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Duluth, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55806.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
39 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
- Construction
Construction
27 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 55806, 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
9,576
Population
8.7
Area (sq mi)
1,103
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55806?
33.2
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
2.0%
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?
$42,833
Median Household Income
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$28,412
Per Capita Income
22.5%
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
16.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55806 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)
$42,833 1st percentile higher than 1% 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
4,874housing units
4,874
Total Housing Units
4,496
Occupied Units
378
Vacant Units
2.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$161,400
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$908
Median Rent
1938
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
+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.
- 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
- 55810 8,702
Duluth (55810)
8,702 residents
- 55808 5,846
Duluth (55808)
5,846 residents
- 55802 2,442
Duluth (55802)
2,442 residents
- 55814 772
Duluth (55814)
772 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55806 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55806 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55810
Duluth (55810)
$84,719 median income
- 55811
Duluth (55811)
$79,804 median income
- 55812
Duluth (55812)
$65,505 median income
- 55807
Duluth (55807)
$62,067 median income
- 55808
Duluth (55808)
$62,031 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 55806 ranks #8 of 8 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 55806, 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 (9,576 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 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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