Gaylord, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55334
Sibley County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,939
- 13/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,149
- Median income Near-median income area
- $192,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gaylord pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55334 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 55334 (Gaylord, MN) fell -11.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 232.1 in 2023 to 205.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 55334 covers 222.7 square miles in Gaylord, Sibley County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,939 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55334 reports a modest median household income of $66,149 (19% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,334. The poverty rate is 12.2%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $192,800 (25% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $895; owner occupancy is 64.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sibley County, so 55334 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 55334
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gaylord, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55334.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 6
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 55334, Gaylord, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,939
Population
222.7
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55334?
36.8
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
4.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$66,149
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$37,334
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55334 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Gaylord, MN household income vs. every Minnesota ZIP code
Median household income among 864 reporting Minnesota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$66,149 24th percentile higher than 24% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,244housing units
1,244
Total Housing Units
1,074
Occupied Units
170
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$192,800
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$895
Median Rent
1969
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-11.5%
YoY Change (2024)
205
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+105%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 55334 have decreased 11.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -3.8% | 150 |
| 2021 | +11.1% | 167 |
| 2022 | +12.0% | 187 |
| 2023 | +24.4% | 232 |
| 2024 | -11.5% | 205 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 83 business establishments in ZIP 55334, employing approximately 1,486 people with a combined annual payroll of $58,817,000.
83
Businesses
1,486
Employees
$58.8M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 16 | 19.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 13.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 10.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 7.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 7.2% |
| Construction | 5 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 55334 vs 55366 →
ZIP 55334 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55307
Arlington (55307)
3,227 residents
- 55334
Gaylord (55334)
2,939 residents
- 55366 443
New Auburn (55366)
443 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55334 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55334 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55307
Arlington (55307)
$73,533 median income
- 55366
New Auburn (55366)
$72,500 median income
- 55334
Gaylord (55334)
$66,149 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55334 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55334, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,939 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 55334 in?
ZIP code 55334 (Gaylord) is located in Sibley County, Minnesota. Sibley County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sibley-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55334?
ZIP code 55334 in Gaylord, MN has a population of 2,939 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55334?
The median household income in ZIP 55334 is $66,149, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55334?
The median home value in ZIP 55334 is $192,800, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55334?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55334 is White at 74.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55334?
ZIP code 55334 has 83 business establishments employing approximately 1,486 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55334?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55334 are: Retail trade (16), Other services (except public administration) (11), Finance and insurance (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55334?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55334 decreased by 11.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55334?
In ZIP code 55334, 48.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 55334?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55334 is 22.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 55334?
In ZIP code 55334, approximately 64.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55334?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55334 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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