ZIP Code 56072 - New Richland Minnesota
Overview
ZIP Code 56072 is located in New Richland Minnesota. Portions of 56072 are also in Byron Township (Waseca County) and New Richland Township and Freeborn Township and Berlin Township and Otisco Township and Wilton Township and Vivian Township and Hartland Township and Lemond Township. 56072 is primarily within Waseca County, with some portions in Freeborn County and Steele County. Regionally, 56072 is located in the Mankato Area.
ZIP Code 56072 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | New Richland |
| Primary County | Waseca County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,127 |
| Area Code(s) | 507 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 56072 Map
56072 Demographics
56072 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Minnesota based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 56072 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 56072 is White. The current unemployment level in 56072 is 4.9%.
| Population | 2,127 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.24% |
| Population Density | 18 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 812 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $67,679 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $430,830 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 96.57% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 90.83% |
56072 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,086 | 96.57% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 68 | 3.15% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
56072 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 436 | 92.37% |
| Black | 7 | 1.48% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 5.08% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.85% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
56072 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 138 | 10.57% |
| Bachelor Degree | 205 | 15.7% |
| High School Diploma | 470 | 35.99% |
| No High School Diploma | 16 | 1.23% |
| GED or Alternate | 44 | 3.37% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 239 | 18.3% |
| Associates Degree | 159 | 12.17% |
| Masters Degree | 18 | 1.38% |
| Professional Degree | 15 | 1.15% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2 | 0.15% |
56072 Geography
| Coordinates | 43.89243698, -93.52160645 |
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| Cities/Towns in 56072 | |
| Regions | Mankato Area Rochester-Mason City-Austin Area Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Albert Lea, MN Owatonna, MN |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 121 Square Miles |
56072 Schools
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56072 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4b: -25F to -20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 47c - Iowan Surface | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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