55811 ZIP Code — Duluth, MN
Saint Louis County, Minnesota
ZIP code 55811 is located in Duluth, Minnesota, within Saint Louis County. It covers approximately 64.51 square miles and serves a population of 27,832 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 218.
About ZIP code 55811
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $273,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
The gap between median ($74,809) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
27,832
population
64.51
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
55811 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 55811
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55811. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Duluth | Acceptable |
| Duluth | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
55805 Duluth (6 mi)
55806 Duluth (6.3 mi)
55810 Duluth (6.7 mi)
55812 Duluth (6.7 mi)
55807 Duluth (7.9 mi)
55802 Duluth (9.1 mi)
55808 Duluth (11.5 mi)
55733 Esko (12.2 mi)
55803 Duluth (12.7 mi)
55804 Duluth (13.7 mi)
55779 Saginaw (14.5 mi)
55720 Cloquet (16.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 27,832 |
| Population density | 431 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 137 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 64.51 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.84 sq mi |
| Latitude | 46.8490 |
| Longitude | -92.2014 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 218 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.9% | 44.3% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.5% | 31.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.9% | 20.5% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 7.7% | 4.1% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
27,832
Population
431
People per sq mi
38.1
Median age
$74,809
Median household income
$41,719
Per capita income
$273,100
Median home value
$1,180
Median monthly rent
71.5%
Home ownership
11.5%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment
8,443
Housing units
39.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
687
Under 5
736
876
5–9
938
696
10–14
747
916
15–19
981
1,507
20–24
1,615
1,554
25–34
1,666
1,490
35–44
1,596
1,322
45–54
1,416
621
55–59
665
889
60–64
953
1,553
65–74
1,664
847
75–84
907
478
85+
512
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,494 | 19.7% |
| 18 and over | 22,338 | 80.3% |
| 65 and over | 5,961 | 21.4% |
| Median age | 38.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.4%
Two or more races
3.6%
Asian
1.6%
Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
Black or African American
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Other race
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,760 | 91.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,014 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 460 | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 359 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 325 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 192 | 0.7% |
| Other race | 66 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.9% | 44.3% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.5% | 31.0% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.9% | 20.5% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 7.7% | 4.1% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
5.1%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
12.0%
$50k–$75k
18.7%
$75k–$100k
13.3%
$100k–$150k
19.2%
$150k–$200k
8.2%
$200k+
9.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.2% |
| $200k+ | 9.0% |
| Median income | $74,809 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.9%
$50k–$100k
2.4%
$100k–$150k
5.5%
$150k–$200k
12.2%
$200k–$300k
34.0%
$300k–$500k
32.4%
$500k–$1M
9.7%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $273,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,180 |
| Owner occupied | 71.5% |
| Renter occupied | 28.5% |
| Vacant | 5.0% |
| Single-family detached | 67.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 15.9% |
| Mobile homes | 1.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.8% |
| 3 or more | 22.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 61.1% |
| Electricity | 24.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.9% |
| Fuel oil | 3.5% |
| Wood | 0.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,345 | 48.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 992 | 9.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,740 | 15.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,913 | 26.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,002 | 27.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,756 | 34.2% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.6% | 34.3% |
| Married | 52.4% | 44.6% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 9.1% |
| Divorced | 10.0% | 11.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
2.8%
HS graduate
24.0%
Some college, no degree
22.0%
Associate's degree
11.1%
Bachelor's degree
24.4%
Graduate / professional
14.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 309 | 4.2% |
| Kindergarten | 357 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,394 | 32.3% |
| High school | 1,026 | 13.9% |
| College / grad school | 3,317 | 44.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.5%
Retail trade
13.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.9%
Manufacturing
7.2%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Professional & management
5.7%
Construction
5.5%
Finance & real estate
5.5%
Other services
4.6%
Public administration
4.3%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Information
0.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.1% |
| Service | 18.5% |
| Sales & office | 19.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.6% |
| Production & transportation | 9.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.3% |
| Government | 14.5% |
| Self-employed | 3.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.4% |
| Carpool | 8.8% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 3.0% |
| Work from home | 8.0% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.3 |
Poverty
All people
11.5%
Under 18 years
5.2%
18 and over
13.1%
Married-couple families
0.7%
Female-led households
15.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.9% |
| Retirement income | 29.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.2% |
| High blood pressure | 29.0% |
| High cholesterol | 29.6% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 25.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.8% |
| Binge drinking | 20.9% |
| No physical activity | 19.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.6% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 9.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.5% |
| Visited dentist | 66.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.2% |
| Teeth loss | 10.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,608 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.9% |
| Under 18 | 6.0% |
| 18–64 years | 11.2% |
| 65 and over | 30.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 83.4% |
| Public insurance | 31.5% |
| No insurance | 3.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,409 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 235 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 21 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 125 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 74 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,128 | 97.5% |
| Born in same state | 26,957 | 96.9% |
| Born in different state | 21,084 | 75.8% |
| Foreign born | 171 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 704 | 2.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 303 | 43.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 4,031 | 14.5% |
| French | 2,075 | 7.5% |
| Italian | 2,049 | 7.4% |
| Arab | 680 | 2.4% |
| English | 412 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 357 | 1.3% |
| German | 222 | 0.8% |
| Norwegian | 34 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 31 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.5% |
| Internet access | 93.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55811
What city is ZIP code 55811 in?
ZIP code 55811 is primarily assigned to Duluth, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 55811 in?
ZIP code 55811 falls within Saint Louis County, Minnesota.
What is the population of ZIP code 55811?
ZIP code 55811 has an estimated population of 27,832 residents, with a density of 431 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55811?
The median home value in ZIP code 55811 is $273,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 55811?
The median household income in ZIP code 55811 is $74,809, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 55811 in?
ZIP code 55811 observes the CST timezone.