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Duluth, MN · standard

ZIP Code 55810

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

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 a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota, home to 8,702 residents across 133.1 square miles, a density of 65 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 55810 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,719 (3% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $43,303. Poverty here runs at 4.4%, with unemployment measured at 0.9%. The typical home here is valued at $241,600 (6% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,106 monthly, and 88.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. To put 55810 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in St. Louis County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 55810

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Duluth, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55810.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 55810, 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

8,702

Population

133.1

Area (sq mi)

65

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

Duluth, MN 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

$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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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

14

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 →

ZIP 55810 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 55810 ranks #4 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 55810 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 55810 ranks #2 of 6 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
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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Pop: 26,246
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Pop: 17,431
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Pop: 17,228
55804 standard
Duluth, MN
Pop: 14,592
55812 standard
Duluth, MN
Pop: 10,924
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Pop: 10,194

Related Areas

St. Louis County Duluth, MN Minnesota

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.