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ZIP 55806

Part of Duluth, MN
Pop. 9,356·Saint Louis County·110th most expensive ZIP in Minnesota
Median rent (all units)
$1,276/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.8%
vs US Median
-$689
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ZIP 55806 · $1,276
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$800
1 BR
$920
2 BR
$1,160
3 BR
$1,590
4 BR+
$1,950
Research median
$1,160/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
$15,312/yr
At $1,276/mo median
Location
CityDuluth
StateMN
CountySaint Louis County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +2.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 55806 (Duluth, MN) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 28% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,356
Median income
$42,833
Median age
33.2
Renters
57.9%
Age distribution
20.2%
33.6%
23.4%
12.6%
Under 1820.2%
18–3433.6%
35–5423.4%
55–6410.2%
65+12.6%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
77.1%
White77.1%
Black7.3%
Hispanic3.4%
Asian0.8%
Other11.3%
Education (25+)
29.3%
36.4%
28%
No HS diploma6.3%
HS diploma29.3%
Some college36.4%
Bachelor's+28%
Housing tenure
42.1%
57.9%
Owner42.1%
Renter57.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 55806 in Duluth, MN has changed in 5 years

Income
$38,265 → $42,833
up 11.9%
Population
9,369 → 9,356
down 0.1%
Renter share
54.6% → 57.9%
+3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
28.1% → 28%
-0.1 pts
Median age
31.2 → 33.2
+2.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $38,265 to $42,833 across the same window, up 11.9% versus 2021. About 57.9% of households rent today, against 54.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 55806 covers Duluth, MN. The median rent here is $1,276/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($42,833/yr), ZIP 55806 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 55806?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 55806 (Duluth, MN) is $1,276. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 55806 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 55806's median rent of $1,276/mo is $689 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 55806 compare to other ZIPs in Minnesota?

ZIP 55806 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Minnesota, ranking #110 out of 123 ZIPs at $1,276/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 55806?

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 $1,276/mo in ZIP 55806. The local median household income is $42,833/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 55806?

Rent in ZIP 55806 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 55806 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 55806 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,276/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($42,833/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 55806 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 55806 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 57.9% of ZIP 55806 households are renters, while 42.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 55806 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 55806 compare to the rest of Duluth?

ZIP 55806 is more affordable than Duluth overall. At $1,276/mo, it's $182 below the Duluth citywide median of $1,458/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 55806 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 55806 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,276/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 55806's median household income ($42,833/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 55806 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.35–9.85%
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