| ZIP Code | 56085 |
|---|---|
| City | Sleepy Eye |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Brown County |
| Area Code | 507/924 |
| Elevation | 1,014 ft |
| Latitude | 44.291376 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -94.733572 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.29 |
| Below Poverty | 5.8% ▼ 42% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.3% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.2% ▼ 56% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,270 (37.4%) |
| Some College | 261 (7.7%) |
| Associates | 668 (19.7%) |
| Bachelors | 511 (15%) |
| Graduate Degree | 688 (20.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,429 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $162,100 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $751/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,409 |
| Vacant Units | 277 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,409 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 277 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
ZIP code 56085 is located in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, within Brown County. With a population of 5,013, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.7 years. Economically, 56085 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,429 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 56085 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $162,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $751 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 18% since 2019.
The population of 56085 is primarily White (87.93%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.8%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 56085 stands at 2.2%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 56085 in Sleepy Eye, MN is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,013 residents, a median household income of $70,429, and a median home value of $162,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.