City

Gaylord, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Sibley County  ·  Minnesota

👥2,777Population
💰$70,150Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$178,300Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓26.9%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.7%Hispanic: 20.1%Black: 0.4%Asian: 1.5%Other: 1.9%Race
White75.7%
Hispanic20.1%
Black0.4%
Asian1.5%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty12.5% ▲ 25% above avg
College Grads26.9% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma46 (2.6%)
HS Graduate662 (37.4%)
Some College139 (7.9%)
Associates447 (25.3%)
Bachelors206 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree269 (15.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 37.4%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 25.3%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 15.2%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad37.4%
Some College7.9%
Associates25.3%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate15.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69%Renter: 31%Tenure
Owner69.0%
Renter31.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
30%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,150 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$178,300 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$750/mo
Total Housing Units1,260
Vacant Units141

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
59%
About Gaylord, MN

Gaylord is a city in Minnesota, located in Sibley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,777 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Gaylord is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,150 is near the national average. Approximately 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Gaylord is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $178,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $750 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gaylord is moderately educated. 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (75.69%).

Gaylord, MN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Gaylord
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55334 2,777 $70,150 $178,300 $750 5.0% 26.9% 69.0%