What to know about ZIP 55816
ZIP code 55816 covers ZIP 55816 with a population of about 3,167.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 29.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the DULUTH - SUPERIOR media market.
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ZIP Code 55816 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
3,167
Density
N/A
Median income
$35,221
-53% vs US avg
Home value
$133,000
-62% vs US avg
Median rent
$839
-28% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 55816
Income and economy in ZIP 55816
Median household income in ZIP 55816 is about $35,221 — about 53% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 29.1%; unemployment rate near 14.1%; 11.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 22.3 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Food services, Healthcare, and Retail trade; about 3.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 11.3 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 55816
Median home value is about $133,000 — about 62% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $839 (about 28% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 33.7% (about 31.7 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 55816, a household would need roughly $37,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $854. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($35,221). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.