56071 ZIP Code
New Prague, Minnesota
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 56071 |
| City/Town: | New Prague |
| County: | Le Sueur |
| State: | Minnesota |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,252 |
| Median Household Income: | $107,926 |
| Per Capita Income: | $51,862 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,690 |
| Median Home Value: | $355,500 |
| Land Area: | 85.9 sq miles
222.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.6 sq miles
6.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.5350, -93.5794 |
Population Information (56071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,252 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,887 | 52.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,365 | 48.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 949 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 865 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,388 | 10.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 917 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 822 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,316 | 9.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,003 | 15.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,725 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 802 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 639 | 4.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 867 | 6.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 634 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 325 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (56071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $355,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,173 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,690 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,496 | 95.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 194 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,943 | 87.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 553 | 12.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (56071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,311 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 82 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 228 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,265 | 27.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,963 | 23.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,077 | 13.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,862 | 22.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 834 | 10.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (56071 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $107,926 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $131,012 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $121,212 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $51,862 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (56071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,185 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,937 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 239 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,742 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,849 | 84.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 795 | 11.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 293 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (56071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,545 | 94.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3 | 0.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 279 | 2.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 49 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 376 | 2.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 104 | 0.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 221 | 1.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 162 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 54 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (56071 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 201 | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 51 | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 138 | 3.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 157 | 3.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 375 | 8.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 586 | 13.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 494 | 11.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 977 | 21.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 640 | 14.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 877 | 19.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (56071 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,511 | 79.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 453 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 76 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 117 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 698 | 10.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (56071 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 180 | 2.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 656 | 9.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 935 | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 227 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 779 | 11.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 302 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 49 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 472 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 559 | 8.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,561 | 22.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 606 | 8.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 393 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 218 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (56071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (56071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,763 | 96.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,374 | 85.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,216 | 24.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 382 | 2.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (56071 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,609 | 80.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,114 | 24.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,079 | 24.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 95 | 2.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 64 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 160 | 3.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (56071 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,824 | 81.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 537 | 11.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 28 | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 13 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 20 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 83 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 185 | 3.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (56071 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 38 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 437 | 9.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,358 | 29.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 618 | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 510 | 10.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 484 | 10.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 134 | 2.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 303 | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 96 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 712 | 15.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (56071 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 207 | 4.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 994 | 21.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,446 | 30.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,478 | 31.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 565 | 12.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (56071 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,524 | 78.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 254 | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 570 | 12.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 11 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 52 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 72 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 13 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (56071 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 98 | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 996 | 22.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,753 | 39.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,649 | 36.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (56071 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 40 | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 12 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4 | 0.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 226 | 5.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,164 | 29.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,730 | 43.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 729 | 18.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 38 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (56071 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,012 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $704 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,173 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.07 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.89 | 2.38 |
Households (56071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,496 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,839 | 63.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,391 | 30.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 596 | 13.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 738 | 16.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,877 | 41.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,236 | 27.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.92 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.36 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (56071 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,115 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,586 | 31.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,006 | 58.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 56 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 410 | 8.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,145 | 22.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (56071 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,688 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 313 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 129 | 3.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,820 | 49.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 912 | 24.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 514 | 13.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (56071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,508 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 657 | 6.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,145 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,167 | 8.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 92 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 622 | 53.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 453 | 38.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (56071 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,599 | 87.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,541 | 11.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 670 | 43.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 840 | 54.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 96 | 6.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 31 | 2.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (56071 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,932 | 97.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 102 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 320 | 313.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 320 | 313.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 320 | 313.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 55 | 53.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 14 | 13.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 66 | 64.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 14 | 13.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (56071 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,303 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,893 | 96.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 410 | 3.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 59 | 0.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 230 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 107 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (56071 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,496 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,273 | 95.0% | 89.4% |
New Prague, MN56071