ZIP Code 55802 in Duluth, MN

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Duluth, Minnesota
County:Saint Louis County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:39:13 AM
Population:2,544 [See All]
Area Code:218
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:46.7591, -92.0838
Land Area:2.586 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 55802 has 2,544 residents and 1,357 households (average 1.51 persons per household). The median age is 54.3 years, significantly older than the state (38.4) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.4% male and 47.6% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (80.1%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (5.1%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:2,544Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:2,399Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:2,680Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:983.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$51,544Source: Census ACS
Households:1,357Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$494,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:1.51Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:4.97Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--2,2422,2432,2122,1782,2712,2452,3132,3842,4122,4922,4122,6922,5602,399
Decennial Census2,442------------------2,544--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 54.3

Male Median Age: 51.3

Female Median Age: 57.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male25232236701168511081759812111711990593948
Female20282533936367574743858811513995886064
Total4551476916317915216712811818320923225818514799112
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:2,03784.03%
Black:1315.40%
Hispanic:*763.14%
Asian:471.94%
American Indian:1054.33%
Hawaiian:10.04%
Other:271.11%
Total:2,424100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:1,33452.44%51.3 years
Females:1,21047.56%57.5 years
Total:2,544100%54.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:2,22692.79%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:411.71%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:893.71%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:435.50%
Total Population:2,399100%
Total Native Population:2,26794.50%
Total Foreign-born Population:1325.50%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $51,544, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $29,184 (130.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,031. Family households earn a median of $128,942 versus $27,727 for nonfamily households (a difference of $101,215). By gender, male median income is $61,688 and female is $71,528, which is much higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $9,840 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 47.4%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (52.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$22,360$24,714$24,674$24,622$23,125$25,710$27,130$35,083$31,513$40,530$40,625$38,889$40,850$51,544
Median Family Income$64,659$54,946$88,333$88,015$83,095$98,750$93,958$79,167$78,229$90,375$104,716$120,000$136,625$128,942
Median NonFamily Income$17,089$19,884$20,609$20,570$18,893$17,382$17,993$17,435$18,413$25,000$17,051$17,450$19,324$27,727
Median Male Income$44,762$62,917$70,057$69,531$67,188$65,435$65,313$67,574$61,563$71,830$74,306$68,333$61,875$61,688
Median Female Income$53,030$52,647$53,917$58,625$46,442$41,250$44,519$45,673$50,417$43,603$74,615$80,625$80,114$71,528
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:1,00144.06%
Unemployed:763.35%
Not In Labor Force:1,19552.60%
Total:2,272100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:52752.65%
Service:15615.58%
Sales and Office:888.79%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:545.39%
Production, transportation, and material moving:17617.58%
Total Civilian Employed Population:1,001100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $494,400, which is much higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $163,400 (49.37%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $144,900. The median gross rent is $646, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $191 (41.98%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $60. Of occupied housing, owners make up 33.21% (62.96% with a mortgage, 37.04% free-and-clear) and renters 66.79% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.92%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$331,000$333,300$302,500$293,400$278,800$300,000$289,800$316,000$349,500$391,700$412,400$450,500$479,700$494,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:33738.78%
$500 to $999:20023.01%
$1,000 to $1,499:19422.32%
$1,500 to $1,999:799.09%
$2,000 to $2,499:303.45%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:252.88%
No Rent:40.46%
Total:869100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$455$460$499$478$449$420$427$504$586$565$468$693$596$646
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):27220.91%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):16012.30%
Renter Occupied:86966.79%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,301100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,30187.08%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):19312.92%
Total Housing Units:1,494100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:51134.20%
Multi-Family Units:98365.80%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:1,494100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 45.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 92.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 57.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 3.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 12.10 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (59.79%). College enrollment is 59.79%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:793.80%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:803.85%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):52325.18%
Some college, no degree:30514.68%
Associate's degree:1527.32%
Bachelor's degree:57827.83%
Graduate or professional degree:36017.33%
Total:2,077100%
High school or higher:1,91892.34%
Bachelor's degree or higher:93845.16%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:1,46052.01%
Public Insurance:1,26845.17%
No Insurance:792.81%
Total:2,807100%
Has Health Insurance:2,72897.19%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty9.6%9.6%11.8%4.2%12.1%8.7%12.0%10.0%18.3%13.4%8.6%6.6%6.2%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:175.84%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):4314.78%
High school (grades 9-12):5719.59%
College or graduate school:17459.79%
Total:291100%
Early Childhood:175.84%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):10034.36%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 55802 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 670 business establishments, employing about 13,276 people with an annual payroll of $780,369,000. USPS data shows 1,775 residential mailboxes and 1,048 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:1,775Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,048Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,818Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:571Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1,162Source: USPS
# of Businesses:670Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$193,501,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$780,369,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:13,276Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 55802 is located in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, within the Duluth, MN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 20260) and Minnesota's 8th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 279,771 people, about 0.91% of whom live in ZIP Code 55802. It covers 2.586 sq mi of land and a water area of 8.094 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Duluth, MN-WISource: Census
CBSA Number:20260Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:279,771Source: Census
MSA:Duluth-Superior, MN-WI MSASource: Census
Land Area:2.586 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:8.094 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:08Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:27908.13 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2717000Source: Census
Place Name:Duluth city; MinnesotaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


55803 | | 55801

Schools in ZIP Code 55802


ZIP Code 55802 is in the Duluth Public School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 5 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Duluth Area Learning Center 11 E Superior St
Duluth, MN 55802
District: Duluth Public School District
Academic Excellence Online 11 E Superior St
Duluth, MN 55802
District: Duluth Public School District
Alc Independent Study 11 E Superior St
Duluth, MN 55802
District: Duluth Public School District
Alc School Within A School 11 E Superior St
Duluth, MN 55802
District: Duluth Public School District
Harbor City International Charter 332 W Michigan Street Ste 300
Duluth, MN 55802
Cathedral School 1419 Baxter Ave
Superior, WI 54880
District: Private SchoolNearby
Stone Ridge Christian School 115 E Orange St
Duluth, MN 55811
District: Private SchoolNearby
Lakeview Christian Academy 155 W Central Entrance
Duluth, MN 55811
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 55802


University Of Wisconsin-Superior 1605 Catlin Ave
Superior, WI 54880-4500
Type: Post Secondary
Lake Superior College 2101 Trinity Rd
Duluth, MN 55811-3399
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Minnesota-Duluth 515 Darland Administration Bldg
Duluth, MN 55812
Type: Post Secondary
The College Of Saint Scholastica 1200 Kenwood Ave
Duluth, MN 55811-4199
Type: Post Secondary
Fond Du Lac Tribal And Community College 2101 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720-2342
Type: Post Secondary
Minnesota North College - Mesabi Range Eveleth 1100 Industrial Park Drive
Eveleth, MN 55734
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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