City

Sleepy Eye, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Brown County  ·  Minnesota

👥5,013Population
💰$70,429Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂44.7Median Age
🏠$162,100Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓35.3%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.9%Hispanic: 10.1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.5%Race
White87.9%
Hispanic10.1%
Asian0.4%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads35.3% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0%)
HS Graduate1,270 (37.4%)
Some College261 (7.7%)
Associates668 (19.7%)
Bachelors511 (15%)
Graduate Degree688 (20.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.4%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 19.7%Bachelors: 15%Graduate: 20.2%Edu
HS Grad37.4%
Some College7.7%
Associates19.7%
Bachelors15.0%
Graduate20.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.1%Renter: 13.9%Tenure
Owner86.1%
Renter13.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,429 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$162,100 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$751/mo
Total Housing Units2,409
Vacant Units277

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
63%
About Sleepy Eye, MN

Sleepy Eye is a city in Minnesota, located in Brown County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,013 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.7 years.

Economically, Sleepy Eye is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,429 is near the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Sleepy Eye is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $162,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $751 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sleepy Eye is moderately educated. 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sleepy Eye
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56085 5,013 $70,429 $162,100 $751 2.2% 35.3% 86.1%