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Duluth, MN
City in St. Louis County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55802, 55804, 55805, 55806, 55807, 55808 and more.
Population
87,093
Land area
71.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,215
ZIP codes
9
Duluth and its ZIP codes
Duluth at a glance
- Duluth is about 17 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- It is the 5th most populous of 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- Households here earn a median of $68,807 a year, 23% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $242,700 (26% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,087 a month.
Local data for Duluth, MN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes8
- Schools38
- Colleges3
- Libraries3
- Banks26
- Post Offices6
- Parks105
- Grocery Stores26
- Restaurants256
- Affordable Housing24
- Home Health Agencies5
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment31
- Private Schools6
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities7
- Historic Places30
Housing and community stats
Duluth, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,807
Poverty rate
16.8%
Median home value
$242,700
Median rent
$1,087/mo
Homeownership
59.4%
Bachelor's or higher
44.0%
Median age
35.2
Average commute
17.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (20,149), Norwegian Americans (11,047), Irish Americans (9,276).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Louis County. PPP loans are for Duluth.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,615
95,078 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,867
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.7B
FY 2026, $13,363 per person
PPP loans
$188M
1,635 loans, 25,318 jobs reported
How people get to work
Duluth, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.1%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit3.3%
- Walked4.7%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home13.2%
Average one-way commute: 17.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Duluth, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
2,085
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
290
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
75° / 4°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone30 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Duluth, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
ZIP codes in Duluth
9 in or overlapping Duluth. Population shown
Cities near Duluth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Superior, WICity | 4.7 mi | 36.6 |
| ProctorCity | 5 mi | 3.4 |
| HermantownCity | 6 mi | 34.4 |
| Superior, WIVillage | 7.8 mi | 1.2 |
| Rice LakeCity | 8.3 mi | 32.7 |
| Oliver, WIVillage | 8.8 mi | 2.1 |
| EskoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.9 |
| CarltonCity | 14 mi | 3.8 |
| ScanlonCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| WrenshallCity | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| CloquetCity | 17 mi | 35.2 |
| MahnomenCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| Knife RiverCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| Poplar, WIVillage | 21 mi | 11.9 |
| BrookstonCity | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| Big LakeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Duluth, MN in?
- Duluth is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Duluth, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Duluth include 55802, 55804, 55805, 55806, 55807, 55808, 55810, 55811, 55812.
- What is the population of Duluth, MN?
- About 87,093 people live in Duluth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Duluth?
- Nearby places include Superior, WI (4.7 mi), Proctor (5 mi), Hermantown (6 mi), Superior, WI (7.8 mi), Rice Lake (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023