Duluth, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55807

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

9,963
668/sq mi
$62,067
Median income
$177,500
Median home value
31.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Duluth pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
668
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55807 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55807 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.9 square miles in Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota. The area is home to 9,963 residents, producing a population density of 668 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 55807 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55807 sits at $62,067 (24% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $36,383. The poverty rate stands at 17.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $177,500 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $939 per month, and 71.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55807 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Louis County, so you can benchmark 55807 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 55807

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55807.

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 55807, 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

9,963

Population

14.9

Area (sq mi)

668

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55807?

39.9

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 86.8%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$62,067

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$36,383

Per Capita Income

17.4%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

17.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55807 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,067 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.4%

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

What does housing look like?

4,575

Total Housing Units

4,362

Occupied Units

213

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.6%
Renter 28.4%

$177,500

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$939

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

+7.5%

YoY Change (2024)

262

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+162%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55807 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +162% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 181
2021 +13.1% 204
2022 +13.3% 232
2023 +5.0% 243
2024 +7.5% 262

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 301 business establishments in ZIP 55807, employing approximately 5,055 people with a combined annual payroll of $303,488,000.

301

Businesses

5,055

Employees

$303.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 38 12.6%
Other services (except public administration) 38 12.6%
Accommodation and food services 37 12.3%
Health care and social assistance 32 10.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 8.6%
Construction 24 8.0%
Finance and insurance 19 6.3%
Wholesale trade 18 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 5.7%
Manufacturing 15 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 10 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.0%
Educational services 3 1.0%

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 55807 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 55807 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 55807 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 55807 ranks #5 of 9 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
55806 Duluth, MN 9,576 3.0 mi
55802 Duluth, MN 2,442 4.3 mi
55808 Duluth, MN 5,846 5.2 mi
55814 Duluth, MN 772 7.0 mi
55810 Duluth, MN 8,702 5.2 mi
55805 Duluth, MN 10,194 5.7 mi
55811 Duluth, MN 26,246 7.8 mi
55812 Duluth, MN 10,924 6.9 mi
54880 Superior, WI 30,772 10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55807 in?
ZIP code 55807 (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 55807?
ZIP code 55807 in Duluth, MN has a population of 9,963 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55807?
The median household income in ZIP 55807 is $62,067, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55807?
The median home value in ZIP 55807 is $177,500, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55807?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55807 is White at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55807?
ZIP code 55807 has 301 business establishments employing approximately 5,055 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55807?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55807 are: Retail trade (38), Other services (except public administration) (38), Accommodation and food services (37). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55807?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55807 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 162%. 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 55807?
In ZIP code 55807, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.4% 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 55807?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55807 is 17.5 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 55807?
In ZIP code 55807, approximately 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55807?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55807 is 17.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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