| ZIP Code | 56356 |
|---|---|
| City | New Munich |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Stearns County |
| Area Code | 320 |
| Elevation | 1,190 ft |
| Latitude | 45.6336 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -94.72762 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 27145 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.3 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.76 |
| Below Poverty | 0.4% ▼ 96% below avg |
| College Grads | 26.7% ▼ 31% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.7% ▼ 85% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 77 (43.8%) |
| Some College | 31 (17.6%) |
| Associates | 20 (11.4%) |
| Bachelors | 19 (10.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 28 (15.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $88,750 ▲ 16% above avg ↑ 79% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $160,200 ▼ 43% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 88 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 88 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 96.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 3.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
ZIP code 56356 is located in New Munich, Minnesota, within Stearns County. With a population of 264, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.3 years. Economically, 56356 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $88,750 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 56356 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $160,200 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 96.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 56356 is primarily White (98.48%). Residents are moderately educated — 26.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 0.4%. Household income has grown by 79% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 56356 stands at 0.7%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 56356 in New Munich, MN is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 264 residents, a median household income of $88,750, and a median home value of $160,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Minnesota.