| ZIP Code | 56072 |
| ZIP Code Name | New Richland |
| Primary County | Waseca County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 2,149 |
| Area Code(s) | 507 |
| Current Time | CDT |
56072 is a United States ZIP Code 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. 56072 is primarily within Waseca County with some portions in Freeborn County and Steele County. 56072 is within the Mankato Area.
56072 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Minnesota based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 56072 have at least a High School Diploma. 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 2.9%.
| Population | 2,149 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.24% |
| Population Density | 18 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 812 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $67,679 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $57,560 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (February 2023) | 2.9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 96.57% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 90.83% |
| Race/Ethnicty | 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% |
| Race/Ethnicty | 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% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 138 | 10.54% |
| Bachelor Degree | 205 | 15.66% |
| High School Diploma | 470 | 35.91% |
| No High School Diploma | 16 | 1.22% |
| GED or Alternate | 44 | 3.36% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 239 | 18.26% |
| Associates Degree | 159 | 12.15% |
| Masters Degree | 18 | 1.38% |
| Professional Degree | 15 | 1.15% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2 | 0.15% |
| Coordinates | 43.89243698,-93.52160645 |
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| Regions | Mankato AreaRochester-Mason City-Austin AreaMetro Minneapolis-St. Paul |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Albert Lea, MN |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 121 Square Miles |
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