56073 ZIP Code
New Ulm, Minnesota
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 56073 |
| City/Town: | New Ulm |
| County: | Brown |
| State: | Minnesota |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,418 |
| Median Household Income: | $67,047 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,641 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,580 |
| Median Home Value: | $184,400 |
| Land Area: | 200.6 sq miles
519.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.1 sq miles
7.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.3068, -94.4695 |
Population Information (56073 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,418 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,528 | 49.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,890 | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 921 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,096 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,075 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,367 | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,207 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,822 | 10.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,150 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,784 | 10.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,032 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,361 | 7.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,929 | 11.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,097 | 6.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 577 | 3.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (56073 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $184,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $886 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,580 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,200 | 95.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 380 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,535 | 76.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,665 | 23.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (56073 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,752 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 256 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 576 | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,082 | 34.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,311 | 19.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,360 | 11.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,097 | 17.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,070 | 9.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (56073 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $67,047 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $84,298 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $89,970 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,641 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (56073 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,341 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,097 | 97.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 244 | 2.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,723 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,360 | 80.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,014 | 11.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 720 | 7.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (56073 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,544 | 95.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 199 | 1.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 55 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 142 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 181 | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 297 | 1.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 286 | 1.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 515 | 3.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 371 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 44 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 5 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 95 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (56073 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 250 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 205 | 2.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 448 | 6.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 641 | 8.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 888 | 12.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,425 | 19.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,049 | 14.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,554 | 21.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 442 | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 298 | 4.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (56073 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,257 | 79.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 669 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 34 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 260 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 50 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 687 | 7.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 14.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (56073 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 309 | 3.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 498 | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,604 | 17.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 176 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,085 | 11.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 373 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 183 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 290 | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 817 | 9.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,349 | 25.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 719 | 7.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 355 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 339 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (56073 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.4% | 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 (56073 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,451 | 94.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,757 | 79.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,678 | 32.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 799 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (56073 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,453 | 75.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,579 | 35.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,852 | 25.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 292 | 4.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 175 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 402 | 5.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (56073 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,900 | 77.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 217 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 252 | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 137 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 126 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 66 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 636 | 8.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 246 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (56073 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 25 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 364 | 4.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 552 | 7.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 830 | 10.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 603 | 8.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,130 | 14.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 697 | 9.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 797 | 10.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 412 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,170 | 28.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (56073 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 38 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 595 | 7.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,841 | 24.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,933 | 38.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,516 | 20.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 657 | 8.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (56073 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,401 | 61.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 933 | 13.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,482 | 20.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 100 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 135 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 48 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 101 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (56073 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 344 | 4.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,331 | 32.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,875 | 39.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,650 | 22.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (56073 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 303 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 396 | 7.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,159 | 20.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,273 | 23.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,342 | 24.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 844 | 15.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 212 | 3.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 6 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (56073 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,398 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $554 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $886 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.92 | 2.38 |
Households (56073 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,200 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,547 | 49.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,249 | 17.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,337 | 18.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,804 | 25.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,845 | 25.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,492 | 34.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.28 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.87 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (56073 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,982 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,396 | 34.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,722 | 53.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 178 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 659 | 9.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,027 | 29.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (56073 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,624 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 415 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 221 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,737 | 37.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 951 | 20.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,300 | 28.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (56073 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,589 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 737 | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,250 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,991 | 11.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 100 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 940 | 47.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 951 | 47.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (56073 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,521 | 89.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,772 | 10.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 712 | 40.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,032 | 58.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 326 | 18.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 28 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (56073 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,062 | 98.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 29 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 356 | 1227.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 356 | 1227.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 356 | 1227.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 99 | 341.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 48 | 165.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 88 | 303.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 21 | 72.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (56073 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,497 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,804 | 95.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 693 | 4.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 357 | 2.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 197 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 89 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 50 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (56073 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,200 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,610 | 91.8% | 89.4% |
New Ulm, MN56073