| ZIP Code | 56073 |
|---|---|
| City | New Ulm |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Brown County |
| Area Code | 507/924 |
| Elevation | 796 ft |
| Latitude | 44.306837 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -94.469485 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.26 |
| Below Poverty | 7.3% ▼ 28% below avg |
| College Grads | 40.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.4% ▼ 50% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 85 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,996 (35.7%) |
| Some College | 1,045 (9.3%) |
| Associates | 1,577 (14.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,362 (12.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,115 (27.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,698 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $207,600 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $978/mo ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,629 |
| Vacant Units | 401 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,629 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 401 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
ZIP code 56073 is located in New Ulm, Minnesota, within Brown County. With a population of 17,325, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.4 years. Economically, 56073 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,698 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 56073 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $207,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $978 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 56073 is primarily White (93.63%). Residents are well-educated — 40.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.3%. Household income has grown by 6% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 56073 stands at 2.4%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 56073 in New Ulm, MN is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 17,325 residents, a median household income of $69,698, and a median home value of $207,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.