55338 ZIP Code — Green Isle, MN

Sibley County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55338 is located in Green Isle, Minnesota, within Sibley County. It covers approximately 40.77 square miles and serves a population of 1,066 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 55338

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 $235,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,589. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 55338 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,066

population

40.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55338 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55338

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55338. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Green Isle	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55339 Hamburg (4.8 mi) 55368 Norwood Young America (6 mi) 56044 Henderson (7.1 mi) 55307 Arlington (7.3 mi) 55370 Plato (8.8 mi) 56011 Belle Plaine (10.1 mi) 55397 Young America (10.2 mi) 55322 Cologne (11.5 mi) 55334 Gaylord (12.1 mi) 55336 Glencoe (12.5 mi) 55315 Carver (14.4 mi) 56058 Le Sueur (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,066
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	40.77 sq mi
Water area	1.52 sq mi
Latitude	44.6665
Longitude	-93.9760
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	32.4%	40.0%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	42.8%	34.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	21.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.8%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,066

Population

People per sq mi

41.0

Median age

$82,589

Median household income

$37,583

Per capita income

$235,700

Median home value

$1,325

Median monthly rent

95.8%

Home ownership

2.3%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

435

Housing units

16.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

100

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	227	21.3%
18 and over	839	78.7%
65 and over	186	17.4%
Median age	41.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Other race 2.9%

Two or more races 2.5%

Black or African American 0.9%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	995	90.4%
Hispanic or Latino	35	3.2%
Other race	32	2.9%
Two or more races	27	2.5%
Black or African American	10	0.9%
Asian	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.4%	40.0%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	42.8%	34.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	21.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.8%	8.5%

Under $10k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 22.4%

$75k–$100k 19.8%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	22.4%
$75k–$100k	19.8%
$100k–$150k	20.7%
$150k–$200k	8.5%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$82,589

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%

$50k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 2.9%

$150k–$200k 21.9%

$200k–$300k 23.6%

$300k–$500k 27.8%

$500k–$1M 8.1%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$235,700
Median rent / month	$1,325
Owner occupied	95.8%
Renter occupied	4.2%
Vacant	6.2%
Single-family detached	92.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.3%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	19.6%
1990–1999	7.1%
1980–1989	7.9%
1970–1979	8.8%
1960–1969	11.5%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	8.4%
1939 or earlier	27.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	11.7%
3 bedrooms	53.2%
4 bedrooms	21.6%
5+ bedrooms	10.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	18.6%
2 vehicles	35.8%
3 or more	43.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.5%
Electricity	8.5%
Propane / LP gas	37.4%
Fuel oil	2.8%
Wood	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	244	57.4%
Cohabiting couple	35	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	102	24.0%
Female householder, no spouse	44	10.4%
Households with children under 18	109	25.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	120	28.2%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.0%	24.0%
Married	48.6%	63.2%
Separated	0.0%	1.3%
Widowed	0.4%	6.7%
Divorced	12.0%	4.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.0%

HS graduate 40.6%

Some college, no degree 19.3%

Associate's degree 13.9%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.0%
Bachelor's or higher	16.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	2.4%
Kindergarten	32	15.3%
Elementary school	101	48.3%
High school	53	25.4%
College / grad school	18	8.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.5%

Construction 19.3%

Education & healthcare 17.5%

Agriculture & mining 11.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Professional & management 6.4%

Retail trade 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Other services 3.4%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.8%
Service	10.6%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	17.8%
Production & transportation	19.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	5.5%
Self-employed	11.4%
Unpaid family workers	1.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.7%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	13.5%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 2.3%

Under 18 years 3.1%

18 and over 2.1%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 12.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.2%
Retirement income	20.0%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	26.6%
High cholesterol	27.9%
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	21.1%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.0%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	22.4%
No physical activity	19.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	8.8%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.1%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	10.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.1%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	6.0%
65 and over	30.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.5%
Public insurance	27.9%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,013	95.0%
Spanish	14	1.4%
Other Indo-European	9	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,028	96.4%
Born in same state	1,026	96.2%
Born in different state	944	88.6%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	38	3.6%
Not a US citizen	11	28.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	131	12.3%
Polish	72	6.8%
Arab	29	2.7%
English	21	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	15	1.4%
Irish	14	1.3%
Dutch	11	1%
German	7	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	90.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55338

What city is ZIP code 55338 in?

ZIP code 55338 is primarily assigned to Green Isle, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55338 in?

ZIP code 55338 falls within Sibley County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 55338 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 55338 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 55338?

ZIP code 55338 has an estimated population of 1,066 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 55338?

The median household income in ZIP code 55338 is $82,589, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55338?

The median home value in ZIP code 55338 is $235,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 55338 in?

ZIP code 55338 observes the CST timezone.