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 Moderate-density area
- $84,719
- Median income Above-median income area
- $241,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 55810 (Duluth, MN) rose +5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 246.3 in 2023 to 258.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,303. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.4% and unemployment is 0.9%. Median home value is $241,600 (6% below the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $1,106; 88.9% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Louis County, so 55810 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 55810
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Duluth, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55810.
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 55810?
45.2
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
0.2%
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?
$84,719
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$43,303
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
18.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55810 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)
$84,719 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
3,649housing units
3,649
Total Housing Units
3,450
Occupied Units
199
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$241,600
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 55811
Duluth (55811)
26,246 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
- 55814 772
Duluth (55814)
772 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55810 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55810 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
- 55810
Duluth (55810)
$84,719 median income
- 55811
Duluth (55811)
$79,804 median income
- 55807
Duluth (55807)
$62,067 median income
- 55808
Duluth (55808)
$62,031 median income
- 55806 $42,833
Duluth (55806)
$42,833 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55810, 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 (8,702 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 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.
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