ZIP code 56085
Where is ZIP code 56085?
Sleepy Eye, Minnesota
Brown County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 56085 belongs to Sleepy Eye, Minnesota in Brown County. 56085 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 507. About 5,047 people live in the 56085 area, where the median household income is $73,000. The closest ZIP codes are 56030 (Essig, 6.8 mi northeast), 56266 (Morgan, 12.3 mi northwest) and 56087 (Springfield, 12.9 mi west).
| ZIP code | 56085 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Sleepy Eye |
| Also accepted | Cobden, Evan |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Brown County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 507 |
| Coordinates | 44.2821, -94.7273 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 560 |
Population and income in 56085
| Population | 5,047 · higher than 71% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 25 · lower than 51% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.4 years · higher than 51% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 49% |
| Median household income | $73,000 · lower than 61% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $40,676 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 19% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $167,100 · lower than 77% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $784 a month |
| Housing units | 2,385 |
| Households | 2,120 (2.33 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 83% / 17% |
| Land area | 205.95 sq mi (plus 1.15 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56085. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 56085
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56030 | Essig, MN | 6.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 56266 | Morgan, MN | 12.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 56087 | Springfield, MN | 12.9 mi W | Standard |
| 56073 | New Ulm, MN | 13.1 mi E | Standard |
| 56041 | Hanska, MN | 14.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 56084 | Searles, MN | 14.9 mi E | PO Box only |
| 56019 | Comfrey, MN | 15 mi SW | Standard |
| 56056 | La Salle, MN | 16.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 56054 | Lafayette, MN | 16.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 56022 | Darfur, MN | 16.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 55332 | Fairfax, MN | 17.3 mi N | Standard |
| 56224 | Clements, MN | 17.6 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 56085 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 56085
123 MAIN ST
SLEEPY EYE MN 56085
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts COBDEN and EVAN as the city name for 56085. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (56085-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 56085?
- 56085 is a Sleepy Eye, Minnesota ZIP code. Cobden and Evan are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 56085 in?
- ZIP code 56085 is in Brown County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 56085 in?
- 56085 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 56085?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 56085 use area code 507.
- What is the population of ZIP code 56085?
- About 5,047 people live in ZIP code 56085, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 56085?
- The median household income in 56085 is $73,000 a year, lower than 61% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 56085?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 56085 are 56030 (Essig, 6.8 miles), 56266 (Morgan, 12.3 miles), 56087 (Springfield, 12.9 miles) and 56073 (New Ulm, 13.1 miles).