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Forbes 55738

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.MinnesotaBalanced market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Balanced market · 44
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$177K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
8
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$164K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
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Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.358
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$164K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,056 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1977
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.59%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.60%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.5.5%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.65%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.4.5%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.39%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.13.1 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.8

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.2%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.489
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.38°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.28 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Forbes 55738 compares

By median home value, Forbes 55738 is the 24th most expensive of 45 ZIP codes in St. Louis County, and its typical home is worth more than 37% of all homes in St. Louis County.

Home values in Forbes 55738

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$83K$348K
ZIP codes in St. Louis County ranked by median home value
#St. Louis CountyMedian valueHomes
1Duluth 55802$465K1,019
2Crane Lake 55725$386K398
3Duluth 55812$298K2,690
4Duluth 55804$288K6,932
5Canyon 55717$277K435
6Duluth 55803$276K9,227
7Side Lake 55781$273K1,143
8Duluth 55811$273K10,552
9Saginaw 55779$264K2,010
10Alborn 55702$238K408
11Tower 55790$233K3,291
12Duluth 55810$225K5,421
13Kabetogama 56669$221K670
14Cotton 55724$208K1,194
15Ely 55731$205K5,938
16Brookston 55711$203K320
17Duluth 55808$201K4,113
18Britt 55710$195K1,138
19Duluth 55805$174K2,919
20Embarrass 55732$170K939
21Orr 55771$170K2,300
22Angora 55703$168K481
23Duluth 55807$167K4,179
24Forbes 55738$164K358

45 ZIP codes in St. Louis County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Forbes 55738 market

What is the median home price in Forbes 55738, MN?

The median sale price in Forbes 55738, MN is $176,750 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Forbes 55738, MN each year?

8 homes sold in Forbes 55738, MN over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is Forbes 55738, MN a buyer's or seller's market?

Forbes 55738, MN is currently a balanced market, scoring 44 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through July 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Forbes 55738, MN?

Forbes 55738, MN contains 358 residential properties, with a median of 1,056 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1977. The median TopHap Estimate is $164K.

How does Forbes 55738, MN compare to the rest of St. Louis County?

By median home value, Forbes 55738, MN is the 24th most expensive of 45 ZIP codes in St. Louis County. Its typical home is worth more than 37% of all homes in St. Louis County. Duluth 55807 ranks just above it. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Forbes 55738, MN?

65% of homes in Forbes 55738, MN are owner-occupied. 4% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Forbes 55738, MN hold?

60% of mortgaged homes in Forbes 55738, MN are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 5.5% owe more than the home is worth.

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