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Duluth, MN — ZIP 55811

Population: 28,118 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 55811 (Duluth, MN) is $366,514 — up 5.9% over the past year. Typical rent runs $2,002/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, lightning, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$366,514

Median home value

+5.9%

1-year change

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$366,514
1-year appreciation
+5.9%
3-year appreciation
+13.8%
5-year appreciation
+29.8%
10-year appreciation
+74.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$366,514
House Price Index (state)
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
100
1-year forecast
+1.8%
Days to pending
22 days
New listings (monthly)
56

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,002/mo
1-year rent change
+3.8%

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
15
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACADEMY, DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, Hermantown Community Schools
Schools include
NORTH STAR ACADEMY, Lowell Elementary, PIEDMONT ELEMENTARY, CHESTER CREEK ACADEMY, Arrowhead Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning, winterWeather, hail, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 62% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
56.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
St. Louis River Site (9.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
40.5°F
Average high
49.5°F
Average low
31.5°F
Annual precipitation
31.0 in
Annual snowfall
86.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
221
Days with Moderate air quality
136
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
286

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Duluth International Airport (DLH) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Duluth International Airport (DLH) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
24
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+31 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
37.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,561
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
78.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
79,935
Average weekly wage
$1,107
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
283

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 55811State medianUS median
Median home value$366,514$304,931$289,727
Typical rent$2,002/mo$1,678/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,561$2,128$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 55811?
$366,514.
What is typical rent in ZIP 55811?
Typical rent: $2,002/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 55811?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning, winterWeather, hail, heatWave.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 55811?
Risk to homes is higher than 62% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 55811?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 55811?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 55811?
15 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 55811?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 55811?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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