Zip code 55812: Duluth, Minnesota

Q: What city is zip code 55812?

55812 is assigned to Duluth, Minnesota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 55812 in?

55812 is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.

Q: What is the population of 55812?

About 10,859 people live in 55812, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 55812?

The median household income in 55812 is $65,505.

Q: What zip codes are near 55812?

The closest zip codes to 55812 are 55805, 55801, 55815, 55816, 55802.

Residential delivery areaSt. Louis CountyCentral Time

Population

10,859

Median household income

$66K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$323K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,170/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

23.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

1.9 sq mi

5,609 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 55812

55812 is an urban zip code in Duluth, Minnesota (St. Louis County), covering 1.9 sq mi of land. About 10,859 people live here, or 5,609 per square mile. The median resident is 23.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $65,505 a year, 19% below the national median of $80,734. 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $322,700, or 4.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 43% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,170 a month.

60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 16.2 minutes each way, and 15% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; cleaning and personal care; and food service.

How 55812 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate25.6%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MN 9.3%21st of 852 in MN
Healthcare workers14%
92nd
U.S. 9.7% · MN 10.9%136th of 852 in MN
Income inequality (Gini)0.505
90th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MN 0.45330th of 848 in MN
Bachelor's degree or higher59.7%
89th
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · MN 39.4%41st of 854 in MN
Population density5,609/sq mi
84th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MN 72/sq mi28th of 854 in MN
Broadband access95.4%
79th
U.S. 91% · MN 91.6%79th of 851 in MN
Unemployment rate6.6%
75th
U.S. 5.2% · MN 4.1%104th of 853 in MN
Rent-burdened renters55%
66th
U.S. 51.1% · MN 48.1%172nd of 828 in MN
Government workers15.8%
65th
U.S. 14.5% · MN 12.9%230th of 852 in MN
Tech workers3.7%
64th
U.S. 3.8% · MN 4%154th of 852 in MN
Work from home15.4%
63rd
U.S. 15.1% · MN 17.6%243rd of 852 in MN
Median home value$322,700
48th
U.S. $332,700 · MN $329,300210th of 842 in MN
Housing vacancy5.8%
42nd
U.S. 10.1% · MN 9.3%615th of 851 in MN
Per capita income$36,787
40th
U.S. $44,673 · MN $48,237589th of 853 in MN
Median gross rent$1,170
34th
U.S. $1,413 · MN $1,280212th of 757 in MN
Median household income$65,505
29th
U.S. $80,734 · MN $89,062659th of 846 in MN
Diversity index28.8
22nd
U.S. 61.4 · MN 41.1248th of 854 in MN
Foreign-born residents3.6%
22nd
U.S. 14.1% · MN 8.7%267th of 854 in MN
Population10,859
17th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MN 5,739,445160th of 854 in MN
Self-employed workers6.8%
17th
U.S. 10% · MN 9.3%754th of 852 in MN
Veterans3.1%
16th
U.S. 6.2% · MN 5.9%813th of 854 in MN
Uninsured rate3.1%
13th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · MN 4.7%592nd of 853 in MN
Homeownership rate42.6%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · MN 72.2%826th of 851 in MN
Residents 65 and older10.6%
11th
U.S. 17.2% · MN 17.3%813th of 854 in MN
Average commute16.2 min
3rd
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MN 22.7 min792nd of 849 in MN
Residents under 1811.5%
3rd
U.S. 22% · MN 22.9%811th of 854 in MN
Median earnings per worker$26,717
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MN $54,389840th of 851 in MN
Median age23.2
1st
U.S. 38.9 · MN 38.8847th of 854 in MN

Measure	55812	St. Louis	MN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MN
Poverty rateWeakness	25.6%	13.2%	9.3%	12.5%	93rd	21st of 852
Healthcare workers	14%	13.7%	10.9%	9.7%	92nd	136th of 852
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.505	0.461	0.453	0.483	90th	30th of 848
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	59.7%	33.6%	39.4%	35.7%	89th	41st of 854
Population density	5,609/sq mi	32/sq mi	72/sq mi	95/sq mi	84th	28th of 854
Broadband access	95.4%	88.6%	91.6%	91%	79th	79th of 851
Unemployment rate	6.6%	4.6%	4.1%	5.2%	75th	104th of 853
Rent-burdened renters	55%	52.8%	48.1%	51.1%	66th	172nd of 828
Government workers	15.8%	16.1%	12.9%	14.5%	65th	230th of 852
Tech workers	3.7%	2%	4%	3.8%	64th	154th of 852
Work from home	15.4%	11.2%	17.6%	15.1%	63rd	243rd of 852
Median home value	$322,700	$221,400	$329,300	$332,700	48th	210th of 842
Housing vacancy	5.8%	16.4%	9.3%	10.1%	42nd	615th of 851
Per capita income	$36,787	$41,302	$48,237	$44,673	40th	589th of 853
Median gross rent	$1,170	$1,013	$1,280	$1,413	34th	212th of 757
Median household income	$65,505	$70,069	$89,062	$80,734	29th	659th of 846
Diversity index	28.8	19.6	41.1	61.4	22nd	248th of 854
Foreign-born residents	3.6%	1.9%	8.7%	14.1%	22nd	267th of 854
Population	10,859	200,123	5,739,445	334,922,499	17th	160th of 854
Self-employed workers	6.8%	7.7%	9.3%	10%	17th	754th of 852
Veterans	3.1%	7.3%	5.9%	6.2%	16th	813th of 854
Uninsured rateStrength	3.1%	4.1%	4.7%	8.4%	13th	592nd of 853
Homeownership rateWeakness	42.6%	71.2%	72.2%	65.2%	11th	826th of 851
Residents 65 and older	10.6%	21.4%	17.3%	17.2%	11th	813th of 854
Average commuteStrength	16.2 min	19.9 min	22.7 min	26.4 min	3rd	792nd of 849
Residents under 18	11.5%	18.6%	22.9%	22%	3rd	811th of 854
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$26,717	$44,959	$54,389	$49,666	2nd	840th of 851
Median age	23.2	41.2	38.8	38.9	1st	847th of 854

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

43%

18–24

13%

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

23.2

Under 18

11.5%

65 and over

10.6%

Race and ethnicity

White84%
Black4%
Hispanic2%
Asian3%
Native American0.8%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other0.7%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

28.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

68.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

93%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.7%

Households

Households: 3,903
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 40.4%
Married couples: 31.1%
Living alone: 38.3%
Veterans (of adults): 3.1%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

19%

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

11%

$200k+

10%

Median household income

55812

$65,505

St. Louis Co.

$70,069

Minnesota

$89,062

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$36,787

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

25.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

20.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.505

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

55812

$322,700

St. Louis Co.

$221,400

Minnesota

$329,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

55812

$1,170

St. Louis Co.

$1,013

Minnesota

$1,280

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

56%

2–4 units

16%

5–19 units

16%

20+ units

12%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 4,145
Owner-occupied: 42.6%
Vacant: 5.8%
Median year built: 1939 or earlier
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 55%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 30.3%
Home value to income: 4.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

66%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

15%

Other

0.5%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

29%

10–19

44%

20–29

16%

30–44

45–59

0.7%

60+

Average commute

16.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

67.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

14%

Cleaning and personal care

10%

Food service

Sales

Education

Management

Office and admin

Transportation and moving

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Construction and repair

Computer and math

Production

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

20%

Education

14%

Retail

11%

Restaurants and hotels

10%

Manufacturing

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Professional and technical services

Construction

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

Finance, insurance and real estate

Information

Wholesale

0.9%

Agriculture and mining

0.5%

Median earnings per worker

$26,717

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

15.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

19.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	55812	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$58,125	$74,888
Service	$10,677	$26,804
Sales and office	$18,610	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$14,318	$49,199
Production and transportation	$27,566	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

12%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

30%

Graduate

29%

High school graduate or higher: 98.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 59.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 29.2%
Households with broadband: 95.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 85.2%
No internet access: 2.5%
Without health insurance: 3.1%
Limited-English households: 2.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Duluth
State: Minnesota
County: St. Louis County
Center point: 46.8094° N, 92.0718° W
Land area: 1.9 sq mi
Water area: 0.7 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Duluth100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 55812

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
55805	Duluth, MN	1.2 mi	10,602	$43,100	$189,400
55801	Duluth, MN · PO box	2.4 mi	—	—	—
55815	Duluth, MN · PO box	2.4 mi	—	—	—
55816	Duluth, MN · PO box	2.4 mi	—	—	—
55802	Duluth, MN	3.2 mi	2,399	$51,544	$494,400
55806	Duluth, MN	3.9 mi	9,356	$42,833	$161,400
55814	Duluth, MN	6.2 mi	319	—	—
55807	Duluth, MN	6.8 mi	9,763	$62,067	$177,500
55811	Duluth, MN	7.4 mi	28,118	$79,804	$321,000
55810	Duluth, MN	10 mi	8,285	$84,719	$241,600
55804	Duluth, MN	11 mi	15,922	$111,228	$315,300
55808	Duluth, MN	12 mi	5,691	$62,031	$174,200

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Questions about 55812

What city is zip code 55812?

55812 is assigned to Duluth, Minnesota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 55812 in?

55812 is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.

What is the population of 55812?

About 10,859 people live in 55812, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 55812 in?

55812 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 55812?

The median household income in 55812 is $65,505.

What zip codes are near 55812?

The closest zip codes to 55812 are 55805, 55801, 55815, 55816, 55802.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 55812, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.