55803 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 55803, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

55803 is a zip code in St. Louis County, Minnesota, which covers Alden, Ault, Canosia, Duluth, Fredenberg, Gnesen, Grand Lake, Lakewood, Normanna, North Star, Pequaywan, Rice Lake, and Whiteface Reservoir, with a total population of 17,772 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 55803 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 55803.

The estimated population of people living in 55803 is 17,772, with a median age of 43.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 55803 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
17,772
 -0.18% +1.01%
2020
17,804
 -0.95% -
2019
17,974
 -0.38% -
2018
18,042
+2.55%
-
2017
17,594
 - -

Population of 55803 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 55803 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
94.3%
94.1%
 +0.21%
Black/African American
0.5%
0.8%
 -37.50%
Native
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.5%
0.8%
 +87.50%
Asian
1.2%
1.4%
 -14.29%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
2%
 +10.00%
Other
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 55803 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 55803 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 55803 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 55803 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.8 +0.23% 44.2 +0.45% 43.4 -0.23%
2020 43.7 +1.39% 44 +1.38% 43.5 +1.4%
2019 43.1 -1.37% 43.4 -1.14% 42.9 -1.61%
2018 43.7 -1.35% 43.9 -1.13% 43.6 -1.58%
2017 44.3 - 44.4 - 44.3 -

The median age of the 55803 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 55803 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 931 -7.88% 760 +22.08% 859 918
10 to 19 1,147 -9.75% 1,072 -12.95% 1,035 935
20 to 29 904 +15.24% 1,144 0.71% 1,043 1,134
30 to 39 926 +15.01% 869 -0.69% 1,066 855
40 to 49 1,169 -4.73% 1,257 -6.6% 1,114 1,158
50 to 59 1,531 -11.19% 1,438 -8.1% 1,361 1,304
60 to 69 1,161 +17.46% 1,279 -1.49% 1,375 1,255
70+ 1,022 +13.52% 984 +20.51% 1,166 1,194

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 55803 zip code is $91,066.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 55803.

  • Under 25
    $34,071.00
  • 25 to 44
    $109,352.00
  • 45 to 64
    $108,009.00
  • 65 and over
    $64,866.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 55803 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 55803, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 55803 is currently $105,172.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

8.73% of households in 55803 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 55803 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.86%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.61%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.08%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.28%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    25.33%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.11%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.73%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 55803 is $44,568.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 55803 by the total population of 55803.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 55803 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 55803 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    19.74%
  • Bachelor's degree
    42.46%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.61%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    28.84%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.35%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 55803 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 55803 zip over the age of 16 is 14,825.

Of those people, a total of 65.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 55803 is 62.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 55803 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 800 64.40% 1.70%
20 to 24 years 1,386 65.40% 8.20%
25 to 29 years 791 89.30% 6.30%
30 to 34 years 889 86.40% 4.30%
35 to 44 years 2,403 89.60% 4.90%
45 to 54 years 1,968 91.50% 2.00%
55 to 59 years 1,598 85.30% 3.80%
60 to 64 years 1,459 60.30% 0.80%
65 to 74 years 2,223 22.70% 0.40%
75 years and over 1,308 8.00% 43.80%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 55803. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 14,191 65.30% 4.10%
Black or African American 55 18.20% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 39 66.70% 0.00%
Asian 184 85.30% 8.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 19 36.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 337 69.10% 8.30%
Hispanic or Latino 180 82.80% 10.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,107 65.10% 3.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 55803 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 55803 is 9,210, with median earnings of $52,546.00.

Women in 55803 are earning approximately 74.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,210 $52,546.00
Male 4,927 $60,889.00
Female 4,283 $45,279.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 55803 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 975 $82,917.00
Business and Financial 397 $55,848.00
Computer and Mathematical 204 $77,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 389 $71,406.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 89 $79,083.00
Community and Social Service 273 $56,985.00
Legal 77 $94,023.00
Educational and Library 821 $65,179.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 112 $48,333.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,084 $79,438.00
Healthcare Support 230 $23,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 79 $22,386.00
Law Enforcement 106 $63,333.00
Food Preparation and Serving 402 $8,446.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 376 $28,594.00
Personal Care and Service 254 $16,681.00
Sales 738 $29,280.00
Office and Administrative Support 910 $43,667.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $3,750.00
Construction and Extraction 714 $51,200.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 246 $39,324.00
Production 224 $50,714.00
Transportation and Material Moving 306 $47,708.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 55803 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 55803.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 577 $91,438.00 398 $74,853.00
Business and Financial 214 $56,196.00 183 $54,844.00
Computer and Mathematical 176 $78,409.00 28 $64,286.00
Architecture and Engineering 358 $76,250.00 31 $55,536.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 41 $89,896.00 48 $65,000.00
Community and Social Service 73 $57,426.00 200 $54,779.00
Legal 53 $93,789.00 24 $122,500.00
Educational and Library 283 $81,028.00 538 $57,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 61 $43,828.00 51 $63,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 364 $111,000.00 720 $64,699.00
Healthcare Support 46 $18,382.00 184 $24,375.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 30 $56,250.00 49 $7,344.00
Law Enforcement 96 $64,722.00 10 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 156 $7,177.00 246 $8,659.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 221 $46,767.00 155 $15,729.00
Personal Care and Service 21 $2,499.00 233 $17,134.00
Sales 431 $45,500.00 307 $18,875.00
Office and Administrative Support 183 $67,938.00 727 $37,109.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 4 $0.00 6 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 673 $52,917.00 41 $18,859.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 245 $39,291.00 1 $0.00
Production 147 $52,098.00 77 $36,650.00
Transportation and Material Moving 300 $48,021.00 6 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 7,446 households in 55803, with an average household size of 2.36 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,968 families living in the 55803 zip code with an average family size of 2.76 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 55803:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,101 394 473 2,478
Average Household Size 2.79 3.68 2.86 1.34
Total Families 4,101 394 473 0
Average Household Size 2.77 2.88 2.49 0

Poverty

Of the 4,968 families living in 55803, 1.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 55803:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 8,556 housing units in 55803.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,446 87.03%
Vacant 1,110 12.97%

13.87% of the total 8,556 housing units in 55803 are rental units. This is approximately 1,187 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,118 are occupied by the owner - or 71.51% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 55803 is $1,214.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 55803 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    141
  • Less than $500
    113
  • $500 to $999
    227
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    495
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    271
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    45
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    33
  • $3,000 or more
    3

Property Value

The median value of a property in 55803 is $257,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 55803 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    95
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    345
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    511
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    967
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,041
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,715
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    435
  • $1,000,000 or more
    9

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 55803. The chart below shows the number of properties in 55803 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,828
  • 1940 to 1949
    550
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,329
  • 1960 to 1969
    952
  • 1970 to 1979
    959
  • 1980 to 1989
    655
  • 1990 to 1999
    906
  • 2000 to 2009
    798
  • 2010 to 2013
    579
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 55803 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    253
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,740
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,193
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,260

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 55803 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 55803 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 55803.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    112
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    883
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,133
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,892
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,419
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    745
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,132
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    308
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    135
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    335
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    232
  • 90 or more minutes
    148

Summary

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