Welcome to Bricelyn ...
The city of Bricelyn is located in Faribault County<1>.
The location of Bricelyn has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
The pronunciation of Bricelyn: BRYS-luhn<3>
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Bricelyn has a population of 336 people<4> (see below for details).
Bricelyn is 1,180 feet [360 m] above sea level.<5>.
Time Zone: Bricelyn lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Bricelyn: (507)
The ZIP code for Bricelyn: 56014<6>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Bricelyn had an population of 336 people. This is a decrease of 7.95% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 11.35% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Bricelyn had a population of 365 people. This makes Bricelyn the county's 7th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 365 people, the population of Bricelyn decreased 3.69% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 379 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Bricelyn.
Communities near Bricelyn ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Bricelyn.
- Blue Earth
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Earth
- Blue Earth is located in Faribault County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,098 people
- Former name for Blue Earth:
- Blue Earth City
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blue Earth <7>
- Wells
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wells have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wells
- Wells is located in Faribault County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,157 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wells <7>
- Lake Mills
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Mills
- Lake Mills is located in Winnebago County (IA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,987 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake Mills <7>
- Buffalo Center
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buffalo Center have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo Center
- Buffalo Center is located in Winnebago County (IA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 849 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Buffalo Center <7>
- Alden
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alden have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alden
- Alden is located in Freeborn County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 642 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alden <7>
- Minnesota Lake
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minnesota Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minnesota Lake
- Minnesota Lake is located in Faribault County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 640 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Minnesota Lake <7>
- Elmore
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the west) - Thompson
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thompson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thompson
- Thompson is located in Winnebago County (IA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 466 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Thompson <7>
- Kiester
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kiester have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kiester
- Kiester is located in Faribault County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 456 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kiester <7>
- Emmons
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Bricelyn. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Bricelyn.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Bricelyn. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Bricelyn.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Bricelyn. See our Newspapers Page for Bricelyn.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Bricelyn ...
Looking for more information about Bricelyn? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Bricelyn, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Bricelyn.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Bricelyn. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Faribault County: www.co.faribault.mn.us/
The official website for State of Minnesota: https://mn.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Minnesota's counties, including Faribault, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Bricelyn. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page. |
| <4> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Bricelyn. |
| <5> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Bricelyn - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <6> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Bricelyn). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Bricelyn or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <7> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |