56085 ZIP Code, Sleepy Eye, MN
56085 is a ZIP code in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota in Brown County. It covers 206 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56030, 56087 and 56266. 5,047 people live here in 2,120 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (83%). Median household income is $73,000, below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Sleepy Eye, MN
- County: Brown County
- Land area: 206 sq mi
- Population: 5,047
- Median household income: $73,000
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,047 |
| Households | 2,120 |
| Median household income | $73,000 |
| Income per person | $40,676 |
| Median age | 42.4 |
| Homeowners | 82.7% |
| Median home value | $167,100 |
| Median rent | $784 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 15.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.0% |
| Broadband internet | 89.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 9.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.6% |
| $10–15K | 3.2% |
| $15–25K | 8.2% |
| $25–35K | 3.4% |
| $35–50K | 11.5% |
| $50–75K | 22.8% |
| $75–100K | 14.8% |
| $100–150K | 21.2% |
| $150–200K | 6.7% |
| $200K+ | 5.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.6% |
| 10–19 | 10.7% |
| 20–24 | 5.2% |
| 25–34 | 10.1% |
| 35–44 | 12.6% |
| 45–54 | 9.7% |
| 55–64 | 15.3% |
| 65–74 | 14.4% |
| 75+ | 8.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 40.7% |
| Owned outright | 33.1% |
| Rented | 15.2% |
| Vacant | 11.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 86.2% |
| Townhome | 2.6% |
| 2–4 units | 2.4% |
| 5–19 units | 3.5% |
| 20+ units | 4.5% |
| Mobile / other | 0.8% |
Businesses in 56085
166 business establishments with 1,947 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 25
- Retail Trade: 19
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 19
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 19
- Transportation and Warehousing: 13
- Finance and Insurance: 13
- Wholesale Trade: 11
- Accommodation and Food Services: 9
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56030 — Essig CDP, MN (6.8 mi)
- 56087 — Springfield city, MN (12.5 mi)
- 56266 — Morgan city, MN (12.7 mi)
- 56073 — New Ulm city, MN (13.1 mi)
- 56041 — Hanska city, MN (13.4 mi)
- 56019 — Comfrey city, MN (14.4 mi)
- 55332 — Fairfax city, MN (15.9 mi)
- 56056 — La Salle city, MN (16.9 mi)
Areas that include 56085
- Sleepy Eye, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Evan, MN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Cobden, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Brown County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 5: highest median household income in Brown County
- No. 3 of 5: highest median home value in Brown County
- No. 3 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Brown County
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of households with children in Brown County
- No. 4 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Brown County
- No. 3 of 5: lowest median age in Brown County
- No. 3 of 5: highest median age in Brown County
- No. 5 of 5: fastest population growth in Brown County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56085, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56085 in?
- 56085 is a Sleepy Eye, MN mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56085 in?
- 56085 is in Brown County.
- What is the population of 56085?
- About 5,047 people (±173), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 5,087.
- What is the median household income in 56085?
- $73,000 (±$6,943), compared with $89,062 for Minnesota as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 56085?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56085 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56085?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56030 (6.8 mi, Essig), 56087 (12.5 mi, Springfield), 56266 (12.7 mi, Morgan), 56073 (13.1 mi, New Ulm), 56041 (13.4 mi, Hanska) and 56019 (14.4 mi, Comfrey).
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