City

New Ulm, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Brown County  ·  Minnesota

👥17,325Population
💰$69,698Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$207,600Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓40.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.8%Other: 1.1%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic3.5%
Black0.6%
Asian0.8%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads40.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma85 (0.8%)
HS Graduate3,996 (35.7%)
Some College1,045 (9.3%)
Associates1,577 (14.1%)
Bachelors1,362 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree3,115 (27.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 35.7%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 27.9%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad35.7%
Some College9.3%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate27.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.8%Renter: 22.2%Tenure
Owner77.8%
Renter22.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,698 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$207,600 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$978/mo
Total Housing Units7,629
Vacant Units401

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
70%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
61%
About New Ulm, MN

New Ulm is a city in Minnesota, located in Brown County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,325 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, New Ulm is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,698 is near the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in New Ulm is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $207,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $978 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Ulm is well-educated. 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.63%).

New Ulm, MN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in New Ulm
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56073 17,325 $69,698 $207,600 $978 2.4% 40.0% 77.8%