ZIP Code 55706

In ZIP code 55706, near Duluth, households bring in a median of $56,750, while per-capita income reaches $36,149. A median home value of $112,500 carries an effective property tax rate of 1.03%, which keeps annual housing costs tied to a fairly low assessed value. Day-to-day purchases face a combined sales tax of 7.38%, a cost that adds up across groceries, fuel, and other essentials. With earnings at this level, the property tax bite stays contained, but the sales tax takes a steady share of spending, so everyday budgets here balance home affordability against higher costs at the register.