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ZIP 55805

Part of Duluth, MN
Pop. 10,602·Saint Louis County·112th most expensive ZIP in Minnesota
Median rent (all units)
$1,266/mo
Year-over-Year
-20.5%
Month-over-Month
-4.1%
vs US Median
-$699
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ZIP 55805 · $1,266
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$890
1 BR
$1,020
2 BR
$1,290
3 BR
$1,770
4 BR+
$2,160
Research median
$1,290/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
$15,192/yr
At $1,266/mo median
Location
CityDuluth
StateMN
CountySaint Louis County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 20.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-20.5% YoY, -4.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 55805 (Duluth, MN) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 40.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,602
Median income
$43,100
Median age
27.2
Renters
72.7%
Age distribution
16.6%
47%
20%
Under 1816.6%
18–3447%
35–5420%
55–647.2%
65+9.1%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
82.3%
White82.3%
Black5.3%
Hispanic5.3%
Asian3%
Other4%
Education (25+)
20.1%
33.5%
40.2%
No HS diploma6.2%
HS diploma20.1%
Some college33.5%
Bachelor's+40.2%
Housing tenure
27.3%
72.7%
Owner27.3%
Renter72.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 55805 in Duluth, MN has changed in 5 years

Income
$38,486 → $43,100
up 12.0%
Population
10,082 → 10,602
up 5.2%
Renter share
71.9% → 72.7%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
35.7% → 40.2%
+4.5 pts
Median age
26 → 27.2
+1.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 55805 in Duluth, MN now reports about $43,100, up from $38,486 in 2021. The population has grown by 5.2% since 2021, moving from about 10,082 residents to roughly 10,602. College-educated residents now make up 40.2% of adults here, versus 35.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 55805 covers Duluth, MN. The median rent here is $1,266/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($43,100/yr), ZIP 55805 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 20.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 55805?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 55805 (Duluth, MN) is $1,266. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 55805 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 55805's median rent of $1,266/mo is $699 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 55805 compare to other ZIPs in Minnesota?

ZIP 55805 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Minnesota, ranking #112 out of 123 ZIPs at $1,266/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 55805?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,266/mo in ZIP 55805. The local median household income is $43,100/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 55805?

Rent in ZIP 55805 has decreased 20.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 55805 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 55805 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,266/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($43,100/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 55805 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 55805 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 72.7% of ZIP 55805 households are renters, while 27.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 55805 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 55805 compare to the rest of Duluth?

ZIP 55805 is more affordable than Duluth overall. At $1,266/mo, it's $192 below the Duluth citywide median of $1,458/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 55805 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 55805 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,266/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 55805's median household income ($43,100/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 55805 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.35–9.85%
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