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ZIP 55802

Part of Duluth, MN
Pop. 2,399·Saint Louis County·78th most expensive ZIP in Minnesota
Median rent (all units)
$1,539/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-4.8%
vs US Median
-$426
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 55802 · $1,539
More affordable than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$920
1 BR
$1,060
2 BR
$1,330
3 BR
$1,820
4 BR+
$2,230
Research median
$1,330/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,468/yr
At $1,539/mo median
Location
CityDuluth
StateMN
CountySaint Louis County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -4.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 55802 (Duluth, MN) is majority renter-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 45.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,399
Median income
$51,544
Median age
53.9
Renters
66.8%
Age distribution
16.8%
28.2%
15.1%
34.1%
Under 185.8%
18–3416.8%
35–5428.2%
55–6415.1%
65+34.1%
Gender
51.4%
48.6%
Male51.4%
Female48.6%
Race & ethnicity
79.4%
White79.4%
Black7.4%
Hispanic2.9%
Asian2.6%
Other7.8%
Education (25+)
25.2%
22%
45.2%
No HS diploma7.7%
HS diploma25.2%
Some college22%
Bachelor's+45.2%
Housing tenure
33.2%
66.8%
Owner33.2%
Renter66.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 55802 in Duluth, MN has changed in 5 years

Income
$40,625 → $51,544
up 26.9%
Population
2,412 → 2,399
down 0.5%
Renter share
66.2% → 66.8%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
44.7% → 45.2%
+0.5 pts
Median age
58.4 → 53.9
-4.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $40,625 to $51,544 across the same window, up 26.9% versus 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 55802 covers Duluth, MN. The median rent here is $1,539/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($51,544/yr), ZIP 55802 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 55802?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 55802 (Duluth, MN) is $1,539. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 55802 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 55802's median rent of $1,539/mo is $426 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 55802 compare to other ZIPs in Minnesota?

ZIP 55802 falls in the middle range for Minnesota, ranking #78 out of 123 ZIPs at $1,539/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 55802?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,539/mo in ZIP 55802. The local median household income is $51,544/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 55802?

Rent in ZIP 55802 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 55802 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 55802 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,539/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($51,544/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 55802 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 55802 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 66.8% of ZIP 55802 households are renters, while 33.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 55802 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 55802 compare to the rest of Duluth?

ZIP 55802 is pricier than Duluth as a whole. At $1,539/mo, it's $81 above the Duluth citywide median of $1,458/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 55802 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 55802 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,539/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 55802's median household income ($51,544/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 55802 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.35–9.85%
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