55811 ZIP Code
Duluth, Minnesota
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 55811 |
| City/Town: | Duluth |
| County: | St. Louis |
| State: | Minnesota |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,832 |
| Median Household Income: | $74,809 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,446 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,574 |
| Median Home Value: | $273,100 |
| Land Area: | 64.5 sq miles
167.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 46.8385, -92.2222 |
Population Information (55811 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,832 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,436 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,396 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,423 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,814 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,443 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,897 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,122 | 11.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,220 | 11.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,086 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,738 | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,286 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,842 | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,217 | 11.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,754 | 6.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 990 | 3.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (55811 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $273,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,180 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,574 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,990 | 95.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 584 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,859 | 71.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,131 | 28.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (55811 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,133 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 126 | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 509 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,358 | 24.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,996 | 22.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,021 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,422 | 24.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,701 | 14.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 39.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (55811 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $74,809 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $102,210 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $100,210 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,446 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (55811 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,204 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,433 | 96.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 542 | 3.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,695 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,053 | 82.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,942 | 14.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 426 | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (55811 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 25,760 | 92.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 325 | 1.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 192 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 460 | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 66 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,014 | 3.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 359 | 1.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 429 | 1.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 176 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 6 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 240 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (55811 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 445 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 314 | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 562 | 5.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 816 | 7.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,322 | 12.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,056 | 18.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,464 | 13.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,113 | 19.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 904 | 8.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 994 | 9.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (55811 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,757 | 80.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,198 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 34 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 406 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 73 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,086 | 8.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (55811 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 93 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 736 | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 971 | 7.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 207 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,757 | 13.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 901 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 114 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 736 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 767 | 5.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,637 | 34.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,328 | 9.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 615 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 571 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (55811 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (55811 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,803 | 92.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,296 | 80.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,432 | 30.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 924 | 3.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (55811 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,141 | 74.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,731 | 33.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,245 | 29.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 457 | 4.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 212 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 555 | 5.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (55811 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,806 | 67.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 723 | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 188 | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 264 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 372 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 176 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,836 | 15.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 205 | 1.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (55811 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,114 | 9.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,254 | 19.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,467 | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 653 | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,570 | 13.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,184 | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,496 | 12.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 713 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,102 | 9.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (55811 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 79 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,278 | 11.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,154 | 27.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,361 | 37.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,155 | 18.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 547 | 4.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (55811 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,716 | 61.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 973 | 8.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,705 | 24.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 388 | 3.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 94 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 58 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 56 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (55811 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 739 | 6.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,358 | 30.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,480 | 40.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,413 | 22.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (55811 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 226 | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 192 | 2.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 436 | 5.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 962 | 12.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,672 | 34.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,545 | 32.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 759 | 9.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 67 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (55811 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,734 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $625 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,180 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.99 | 2.38 |
Households (55811 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,990 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,345 | 48.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,008 | 18.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,740 | 15.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,913 | 26.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,002 | 27.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,756 | 34.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.88 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (55811 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,895 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,765 | 34.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,708 | 52.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 276 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,090 | 10.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,206 | 38.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (55811 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,403 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 309 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 357 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,394 | 32.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,026 | 13.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,317 | 44.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (55811 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,109 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,608 | 7.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,727 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,724 | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 327 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,780 | 47.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,617 | 43.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (55811 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,728 | 81.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,807 | 17.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,674 | 55.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,084 | 43.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 700 | 14.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 49 | 1.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (55811 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,128 | 97.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 171 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 704 | 411.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 704 | 411.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 704 | 411.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 142 | 83.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 20 | 11.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 8 | 4.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 64 | 37.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 116 | 67.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (55811 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,409 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,441 | 96.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 968 | 3.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 240 | 0.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 531 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 145 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 52 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (55811 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,990 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,317 | 93.9% | 89.4% |
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