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
$66,149
Median income
$192,800
Median home value
13.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gaylord pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
41th 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.

ZIP code 55334 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 222.7 square miles in Gaylord, Sibley County, Minnesota. The area is home to 2,939 residents, producing a population density of 13 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 55334 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 55334 sits at $66,149 (19% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $37,334. The poverty rate stands at 12.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $192,800 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $895 per month, and 64.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 55334 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sibley County, so you can benchmark 55334 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 55334

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55334.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 55334?

36.8

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 74.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%

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

$37,334

Per Capita Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

22.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 55334 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$66,149 40th percentile higher than 40% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,244

Total Housing Units

1,074

Occupied Units

170

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.9%
Renter 35.1%

$192,800

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$895

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

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

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ZIP 55334 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55334 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 55334 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
55366 New Auburn, MN 443 9.1 mi
55307 Arlington, MN 3,227 6.7 mi

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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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