Sleepy Eye
City in Brown County, Minnesota
Sleepy Eye is a city in Brown County, Minnesota, with 3,452 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,024 ft (312 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cobden, 6.2 miles W.
- 3,452residents (2020 Census)
- 1,024 ftelevation · 312 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.8 km²
- 1,845 / sq mipopulation density
- 56085ZIP code
About Sleepy Eye
Sleepy Eye is a small city in rural Brown County, Minnesota, United States. The city is named after a famed local Dakota chief from the 1800s. The population was 3,452 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Sleepy Eye
- Median household income
- $66,911
- Median home value
- $147,600
- Median rent
- $782/mo
- Median age
- 40.1
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Sleepy Eye had 3,452 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,452 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,845 per sq mi (712 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sleepy Eye at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Brown County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,452 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.87 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.2989° N, 94.7236° W |
| ZIP code | 56085 |
| Official website | sleepyeye-mn.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2760844 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sleepy Eye
- Cobden6.2 mi W
- Essig6.3 mi E
- Evan6.8 mi NW
- New Ulm12.6 mi E
- Morgan12.8 mi NW
- Springfield13.5 mi W
- Searles15.0 mi E
- Hanska15.4 mi SE
- Comfrey15.7 mi SW
- Fairfax15.9 mi N
- Clements17.3 mi W
- La Salle17.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sleepy Eye
What county is Sleepy Eye in?
Sleepy Eye is in Brown County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Sleepy Eye, MN?
3,452 people lived in Sleepy Eye at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sleepy Eye, MN?
The ZIP code of Sleepy Eye is 56085.
What is the elevation of Sleepy Eye?
1,024 feet (312 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sleepy Eye?
Cobden (6.2 mi), Essig (6.3 mi), Evan (6.8 mi), New Ulm (12.6 mi), Morgan (12.8 mi).
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