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ZIP 55812

Part of Duluth, MN
Pop. 10,859·Saint Louis County·86th most expensive ZIP in Minnesota
Median rent (all units)
$1,511/mo
Year-over-Year
-15.8%
Month-over-Month
-4.3%
vs US Median
-$454
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ZIP 55812 · $1,511
More affordable than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,030
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,490
3 BR
$2,040
4 BR+
$2,500
Research median
$1,490/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,132/yr
At $1,511/mo median
Location
CityDuluth
StateMN
CountySaint Louis County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 15.8% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-15.8% YoY, -4.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 55812 (Duluth, MN) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 59.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,859
Median income
$65,505
Median age
23.2
Renters
57.4%
Age distribution
55.3%
14.5%
Under 1811.5%
18–3455.3%
35–5414.5%
55–648.1%
65+10.6%
Gender
52.5%
47.5%
Male52.5%
Female47.5%
Race & ethnicity
85.6%
White85.6%
Black3.9%
Hispanic2.3%
Asian3.5%
Other4.7%
Education (25+)
12.3%
26.2%
59.7%
No HS diploma1.9%
HS diploma12.3%
Some college26.2%
Bachelor's+59.7%
Housing tenure
42.6%
57.4%
Owner42.6%
Renter57.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 55812 in Duluth, MN has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,409 → $65,505
up 20.4%
Population
11,511 → 10,859
down 5.7%
Renter share
55% → 57.4%
+2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
56.8% → 59.7%
+2.9 pts
Median age
21.9 → 23.2
+1.3 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $65,505 today, compared with $54,409 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 55812 in Duluth, MN losing about 652 residents over the five-year window, down 5.7% on net. The renter share has risen from 55% to 57.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 56.8% to 59.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 55812 covers Duluth, MN. The median rent here is $1,511/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($65,505/yr), ZIP 55812 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 15.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 55812?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 55812 (Duluth, MN) is $1,511. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 55812 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 55812's median rent of $1,511/mo is $454 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 55812 compare to other ZIPs in Minnesota?

ZIP 55812 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Minnesota, ranking #86 out of 123 ZIPs at $1,511/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 55812?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,511/mo in ZIP 55812. The local median household income is $65,505/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 55812?

Rent in ZIP 55812 has decreased 15.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 55812 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 55812 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,511/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($65,505/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 55812 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 55812 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 57.4% of ZIP 55812 households are renters, while 42.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 55812 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 55812 compare to the rest of Duluth?

ZIP 55812 is pricier than Duluth as a whole. At $1,511/mo, it's $53 above the Duluth citywide median of $1,458/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 55812 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 55812 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,511/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 55812's median household income ($65,505/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 55812 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.35–9.85%
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