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Sleepy Eye, MN
City in Brown County, Minnesota.
Population
3,444
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,841
ZIP codes
0
Sleepy Eye and its ZIP codes
Sleepy Eye at a glance
- Sleepy Eye is about 26 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,911 a year, 25% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,600 (55% below Minnesota) and median rent is $782 a month.
Local data for Sleepy Eye, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sleepy Eye, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,911
Poverty rate
7.8%
Median home value
$147,600
Median rent
$782/mo
Homeownership
78.2%
Bachelor's or higher
19.1%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
14.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,704), Mexican Americans (595), Norwegian Americans (368).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brown County. PPP loans are for Sleepy Eye.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,610
13,328 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,759
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$197M
FY 2026, $7,595 per person
How people get to work
Sleepy Eye, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.7%
- Carpooled2.1%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 14.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sleepy Eye, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
449
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 7°F
31.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sleepy Eye, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Sleepy Eye
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EssigCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.6 |
| CobdenCity | 6.4 mi | 1 |
| EvanCity | 7 mi | 1 |
| New UlmCity | 12 mi | 10.2 |
| MorganCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| SpringfieldCity | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| SearlesCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| HanskaCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| ComfreyCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| FairfaxCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| La SalleCity | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| ClementsCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| FranklinCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| DarfurCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| CourtlandCity | 19 mi | 2.6 |
| GibbonCity | 19 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sleepy Eye, MN in?
- Sleepy Eye is in Brown County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Sleepy Eye, MN?
- About 3,444 people live in Sleepy Eye, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sleepy Eye?
- Nearby places include Essig (6.3 mi), Cobden (6.4 mi), Evan (7 mi), New Ulm (12 mi), Morgan (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023