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Sibley County, MN
7 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Sibley County, Minnesota.
Population
15,005
Land area
589sq mi
People per sq mi
25
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Sibley County
Sibley County at a glance
- Sibley County is 65% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $77,634 a year, 13% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $231,900 (30% below Minnesota) and median rent is $855 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Gaylord (2,073), Arlington (2,065) and Winthrop (1,381).
Local data for Sibley County, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sibley County, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,634
Poverty rate
9.0%
Median home value
$231,900
Prices +1.4% in a year
Median rent
$855/mo
Homeownership
80.8%
Bachelor's or higher
19.4%
Median age
42.4
Average commute
27.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,183), Irish Americans (1,635), Mexican Americans (1,036).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,367
3,771 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,578
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$116M
FY 2026, $7,812 per person
PPP loans
$35.43M
1,066 loans, 3,892 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$18.12K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Sibley County, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.0%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home10.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sibley County, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
442
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 6°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sibley County, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Sibley County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Sibley County, MN?
- Gaylord is the largest city or town in Sibley County, with about 2,073 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Sibley County?
- Sibley County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 55307, 55334, 55335, 55338, 55366.
- What is the population of Sibley County, MN?
- About 15,005 people live in Sibley County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Sibley County?
- Sibley County borders Scott County, Carver County, McLeod County, Nicollet County, Le Sueur County, Renville County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023