Duluth, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55810

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 10, 2026

8,702
65/sq mi: $84,719
Median income: $241,600
Median home value: 27.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Duluth pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs: Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs: 65
people per sq mi: 89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55810 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 55810 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 133.1 square miles in Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota. The area is home to 8,702 residents, producing a population density of 65 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 55810 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55810 sits at $84,719 (3% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $43,303. The poverty rate stands at 4.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.9%. On housing, the median home value is $241,600 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $1,106 per month, and 88.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55810 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Louis County, so you can benchmark 55810 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 55810

Construction

23
Retail trade

15
Other services (except public administration)

15
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services

13
Health care and social assistance

13

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 55810, Duluth, MN · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-10 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

8,702

Population

133.1

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 55810?

45.2

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%

African American 0.6%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$84,719

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$43,303

Per Capita Income

4.4%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

18.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55810 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,719 Top 32% higher than 68% of 30,318 US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,649

Total Housing Units

3,450

Occupied Units

199

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.9%

Renter 11.1%

$241,600

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$1,106

Median Rent

1977

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

+5.0%

YoY Change (2024)

259

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+159%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 55810 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+1.6%	193
2021	+10.0%	212
2022	+12.6%	239
2023	+3.0%	246
2024	+5.0%	259

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 146 business establishments in ZIP 55810, employing approximately 1,326 people with a combined annual payroll of $73,554,000.

146

Businesses

1,326

Employees

$73.6M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Construction	23	15.8%
Retail trade	15	10.3%
Other services (except public administration)	15	10.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	13	8.9%
Health care and social assistance	13	8.9%
Accommodation and food services	13	8.9%
Transportation and warehousing	11	7.5%
Wholesale trade	9	6.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	9	6.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	7	4.8%
Manufacturing	5	3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing	5	3.4%
Information	4	2.7%
Finance and insurance	4	2.7%

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 55810 vs 55808 →

55811

26,246
55807

9,963
55806

9,576
55810

8,702
55808

5,846
55733

4,616
55814

772

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55810 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

55733

$118,260
55810

$84,719
55811

$79,804
55807

$62,067
55808

$62,031
55806

$42,833

What this shows By household income, ZIP 55810 ranks #2 of 6 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
55808	Duluth, MN	5,846	6.0 mi
55807	Duluth, MN	9,963	5.2 mi
55811	Duluth, MN	26,246	6.2 mi
55733	Esko, MN	4,616	5.5 mi
55814	Duluth, MN	772	6.3 mi
55806	Duluth, MN	9,576	6.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 55810 in? ▼

ZIP code 55810 (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 55810? ▼

ZIP code 55810 in Duluth, MN has a population of 8,702 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 55810? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 55810 is $84,719, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 55810? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 55810 is $241,600, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55810? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 55810 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 55810? ▼

ZIP code 55810 has 146 business establishments employing approximately 1,326 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 55810? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55810 are: Construction (23), Retail trade (15), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 55810? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55810 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 55810? ▼

In ZIP code 55810, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.7% 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 55810? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55810 is 18.8 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 55810? ▼

In ZIP code 55810, approximately 88.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55810? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 55810 is 4.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.