Duluth, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55808
St. Louis County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,846
- 209/sq mi High-density area
- $62,031
- Median income Below-median income area
- $174,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Duluth pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 209
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55808 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 55808 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota, home to 5,846 residents across 28.0 square miles, a density of 209 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55808 reports a modest median household income of $62,031 (24% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,709. The poverty rate is 11.2%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $174,200 (32% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $988; owner occupancy is 71.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Louis County, so 55808 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 55808
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Duluth, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55808.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Construction 5
Construction
5 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 55808, 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
5,846
Population
28.0
Area (sq mi)
209
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55808?
38.9
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
0.8%
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?
$62,031
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$33,709
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55808 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)
$62,031 16th percentile higher than 16% 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
2,763housing units
2,763
Total Housing Units
2,554
Occupied Units
209
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$174,200
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$988
Median Rent
1942
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
-0.9%
YoY Change (2024)
274
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+174%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 55808 have decreased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +174% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.6% | 199 |
| 2021 | +10.0% | 219 |
| 2022 | +7.4% | 235 |
| 2023 | +17.9% | 276 |
| 2024 | -0.9% | 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 62 business establishments in ZIP 55808, employing approximately 539 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,630,000.
62
Businesses
539
Employees
$31.6M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 24.2% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 17.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 12.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 5 | 8.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.8% |
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 55808 vs 55810 →
ZIP 55808 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54880
Superior (54880)
30,772 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
- 55733 4,616
Esko (55733)
4,616 residents
- 55797 1,441
Wrenshall (55797)
1,441 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55808 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55808 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55733
Esko (55733)
$118,260 median income
- 55797
Wrenshall (55797)
$87,039 median income
- 55810
Duluth (55810)
$84,719 median income
- 54880
Superior (54880)
$68,275 median income
- 55807
Duluth (55807)
$62,067 median income
- 55808
Duluth (55808)
$62,031 median income
- 55805 $43,100
Duluth (55805)
$43,100 median income
- 55806 $42,833
Duluth (55806)
$42,833 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55808 ranks #6 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 55808, 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 (5,846 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 55808 in?
ZIP code 55808 (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 55808?
ZIP code 55808 in Duluth, MN has a population of 5,846 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55808?
The median household income in ZIP 55808 is $62,031, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55808?
The median home value in ZIP 55808 is $174,200, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55808?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55808 is White at 87.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55808?
ZIP code 55808 has 62 business establishments employing approximately 539 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55808?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55808 are: Health care and social assistance (15), Retail trade (11), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55808?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55808 decreased by 0.9% 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 55808?
In ZIP code 55808, 51.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.0% 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 55808?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55808 is 23.6 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 55808?
In ZIP code 55808, approximately 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55808?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55808 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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