55335 ZIP Code — Gibbon, MN

Sibley County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55335 is located in Gibbon, Minnesota, within Sibley County. It covers approximately 111.32 square miles and serves a population of 1,617 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 55335

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $116,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($52,039) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 55335 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,617

population

111.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55335 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55335

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55335. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gibbon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55396 Winthrop (8.5 mi) 55332 Fairfax (10.2 mi) 56054 Lafayette (12.3 mi) 56073 New Ulm (14.1 mi) 55333 Franklin (16.6 mi) 55385 Stewart (16.8 mi) 55312 Brownton (16.8 mi) 55314 Buffalo Lake (17.2 mi) 55342 Hector (19 mi) 55334 Gaylord (19.3 mi) 56085 Sleepy Eye (19.5 mi) 56021 Courtland (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,617
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	111.32 sq mi
Water area	1.79 sq mi
Latitude	44.5215
Longitude	-94.5432
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	507

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.6%	40.0%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	34.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	21.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.8%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,617

Population

People per sq mi

50.1

Median age

$52,039

Median household income

$37,040

Per capita income

$116,900

Median home value

$858

Median monthly rent

81.9%

Home ownership

13.4%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

632

Housing units

19.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

112

45–54

101

55–59

102

60–64

111

65–74

100

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	321	19.9%
18 and over	1,296	80.1%
65 and over	368	22.8%
Median age	50.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.7%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Other race 4.1%

Black or African American 1.2%

Two or more races 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,479	87.7%
Hispanic or Latino	70	4.1%
Other race	70	4.1%
Black or African American	20	1.2%
Two or more races	17	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	9	0.5%
Asian	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.6%	40.0%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	34.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	21.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.8%	8.5%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 3.8%

$35k–$50k 22.8%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	3.8%
$35k–$50k	22.8%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$52,039

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.0%

$50k–$100k 34.2%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k–$300k 13.2%

$300k–$500k 8.6%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,900
Median rent / month	$858
Owner occupied	81.9%
Renter occupied	18.1%
Vacant	8.6%
Single-family detached	91.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.3%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	4.1%
1990–1999	4.0%
1980–1989	4.6%
1970–1979	14.8%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	11.5%
1940–1949	10.7%
1939 or earlier	39.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	22.9%
3 bedrooms	43.3%
4 bedrooms	22.2%
5+ bedrooms	6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	24.0%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	35.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.1%
Electricity	9.1%
Propane / LP gas	18.1%
Fuel oil	21.2%
Wood	3.8%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	331	47.8%
Cohabiting couple	42	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	199	28.8%
Female householder, no spouse	120	17.3%
Households with children under 18	144	20.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	268	38.7%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.7%	27.3%
Married	52.1%	54.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	2.7%	7.6%
Divorced	8.5%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 31.3%

Some college, no degree 27.9%

Associate's degree 15.3%

Bachelor's degree 13.9%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	19.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	7.8%
Kindergarten	16	5.4%
Elementary school	127	43.1%
High school	84	28.5%
College / grad school	45	15.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Agriculture & mining 18.6%

Manufacturing 13.9%

Retail trade 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Professional & management 5.9%

Construction 5.6%

Wholesale trade 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Public administration 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Other services 1.6%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.4%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	23.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.0%
Government	11.0%
Self-employed	14.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.4%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	6.6%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 13.4%

Under 18 years 10.6%

18 and over 14.0%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 13.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.6%
Retirement income	24.6%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.4%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.5%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.1%
Visited dentist	65.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	73	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	38.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.3%
Public insurance	49.8%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,514	93.6%
Spanish	37	2.4%
Other Indo-European	33	2.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,574	97.3%
Born in same state	1,562	96.6%
Born in different state	1,346	83.2%
Foreign born	12	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	43	2.7%
Not a US citizen	9	20.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	140	8.7%
Polish	125	7.7%
Arab	66	4.1%
French	50	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	18	1.1%
English	11	0.7%
German	9	0.6%
Dutch	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.8%
Internet access	90.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55335

What city is ZIP code 55335 in?

ZIP code 55335 is primarily assigned to Gibbon, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55335 in?

ZIP code 55335 falls within Sibley County, Minnesota.

Does ZIP code 55335 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 55335 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 55335 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 55335 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55335?

The median home value in ZIP code 55335 is $116,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 55335?

ZIP code 55335 has an estimated population of 1,617 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 55335 in?

ZIP code 55335 observes the CST timezone.