The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 55805 sells for about $290,000, or $186 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 20 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,068 a month.
ZIP 55805 — Duluth
The Duluth housing market, including ZIP 55805, remains competitive with steady price appreciation and low inventory. Demand is driven by a stable local economy and the city's appeal as a regional hub, though affordability remains a factor for some buyers. The market is currently characterized by a seller-leaning environment with moderate days on market.
This area is ideal for young professionals, students, and families seeking proximity to downtown amenities and outdoor recreation. It offers a mix of historic housing stock and urban convenience.
Median prices moved up 5.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 20 days on market with 2.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 26.4% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 55805, St. Louis County MN
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Duluth are generally consistent with regional averages for mid-sized Midwestern cities, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement maintains active community policing initiatives to address localized trends.
The area is served by Duluth Public Schools (ISD 709), which offers a mix of traditional and magnet programs. School quality is generally rated as average, with specific institutions performing above state benchmarks.
The primary environmental hazards include heavy winter snowfall and potential wind damage from Lake Superior storms. Flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near creeks and the lakefront.
Economic momentum is driven by healthcare, education, and tourism sectors, with major employers including Essentia Health and St. Luke's. Infrastructure projects focus on downtown revitalization and port-related logistics.
Property taxes are levied by St. Louis County, the City of Duluth, and the local school district. The tax structure includes a homestead market value exclusion for owner-occupied primary residences.
Residents in 55805 benefit from proximity to downtown Duluth, with most commutes being short drives or accessible via the Duluth Transit Authority bus network.
The ZIP code features immediate access to the Duluth Lakewalk, numerous city parks, and proximity to the North Shore's outdoor trail systems. Shopping and dining are concentrated in the nearby downtown and Miller Hill areas.
The rental market is characterized by high demand due to the student population and limited supply of modern multi-family units. Vacancy rates remain low, keeping upward pressure on rents.
The economy is anchored by the healthcare sector, higher education (UMD), and the shipping industry via the Port of Duluth. Tourism remains a significant economic driver.
The area is served by I-35 and local arterial roads, with the Duluth Transit Authority providing public bus service throughout the city.
Ongoing urban renewal projects focus on improving pedestrian connectivity between the hillside neighborhoods and the waterfront.
St. Louis County Assessor manages property valuations, utilizing a mass appraisal system based on market sales data.
Parcels are subject to ISD 709 school taxes and various municipal utility districts for water and sewer services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the region's exposure to severe winter weather and wind events.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 55805 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Skyline Social & Games4.55.1 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.45 mi
- Adventure Zone Family Fun Center4.11.3 mi
- World of Wheels Skate Center4.65.4 mi
- Duluth Entertainment Convention Center4.41.4 mi
- Va Bene4.60.5 mi
- Sir Benedicts Tavern on the Lake4.70.5 mi
- Bayfront Festival Park4.71.7 mi
- Skyline Social & Games4.55.1 mi
- Great Lakes Aquarium4.51.6 mi
- Spirit Mountain Recreation Area4.18.2 mi
- Glensheen Mansion4.72.2 mi
- Lake Superior Zoo4.27 mi
- Aerial Lift Bridge4.81.5 mi
- Glensheen Mansion4.72.2 mi
- Enger Tower4.92.3 mi
- Lake Superior Railroad Museum4.71.5 mi
- North Shore Scenic Railroad4.31.5 mi
- Studio Café4.81.1 mi
- Spirit Mountain Recreation Area4.18.2 mi
- Enger Park4.82.3 mi
- Bayfront Festival Park4.71.7 mi
- Leif Erikson Park4.70.6 mi
- Hartley Nature Center4.82.6 mi
- Lakehead Boat Basin4.51.8 mi
- Spirit Lake Marina & RV Park4.48.4 mi
- Knife River Marina4.717.7 mi
- Barker's Island Marina4.46.2 mi
- Lake Superior4.7249.8 mi
- Nemadji Golf Course4.48.9 mi
- Pike Lake Golf & Beach4.210 mi
- Enger Park Golf Course42.5 mi
- Northland Country Club4.62.7 mi
- Grand View Golf Links4.310.6 mi
- Miller Hill Mall4.23.2 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.23.8 mi
- Fleet Farm4.24.4 mi
- Kohl's4.23.6 mi
- JCPenney43.3 mi
- Duluth International Airport4.34.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Scenic paved trail along Lake Superior.
Historic park featuring the Rose Garden.
Central hub for local businesses and entertainment.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.