56085 ZIP Code – Sleepy Eye, Minnesota
ZIP code 56085 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, within Brown County with a population of approximately 5,171 residents. The median household income is $69,960 — near the Minnesota average and near the national average. Median home values of $145,400 are well below the national average, with 82.7% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $756 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 90% single-family (increasing), 8% apartments (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average. About 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 44.7, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 56266, 56087, 56073.
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ZIP 56085 vs. Minnesota vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 56085 | MN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,171 | 6,531 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $69k | $77k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $145k | $223k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $756 | $954 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 43.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.0% | 9.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.9% | 26.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 56266 – Morgan
- 56087 – Springfield
- 56073 – New Ulm
- 56041 – Hanska
- 56019 – Comfrey
- 55332 – Fairfax
- 56224 – Clements
- 56056 – La Salle
- 56022 – Darfur
- 55335 – Gibbon
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56266 | MORGAN | 1,542 | $65,000 |
| 56087 | SPRINGFIELD | 3,054 | $65,588 |
| 56073 | NEW ULM | 17,418 | $67,047 |
| 56041 | HANSKA | 1,028 | $79,219 |
| 56019 | COMFREY | 825 | $63,125 |