ZIP Code 56073 - New Ulm Minnesota
Overview
ZIP Code 56073 is located in New Ulm Minnesota. Portions of 56073 are also in Searles and Essig and Courtland and Milford Township and Sigel Township and Cottonwood Township and Lafayette Township and West Newton Township and Brighton Township and Cambria Township and Courtland Township and Bernadotte Township and Judson Township and Home Township. 56073 is primarily within Brown County, with some portions in Nicollet County and Blue Earth County. Regionally, 56073 is located in the Mankato Area.
ZIP Code 56073 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | New Ulm |
| Primary County | Brown County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 17,418 |
| Area Code(s) | 507 |
| Current Time | CDT |
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56073 Demographics
56073 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 56073 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 56073 is White. The current unemployment level in 56073 is 4.9%.
| Population | 17,418 |
| Population Growth Rate | 5.22% |
| Population Density | 88 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,101 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $64,466 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $460,150 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.87% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 90.38% |
56073 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,501 | 94.87% |
| Black | 172 | 0.99% |
| Hispanic | 531 | 3.05% |
| Asian | 139 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 51 | 0.29% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
56073 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,048 | 92.21% |
| Black | 17 | 0.77% |
| Hispanic | 144 | 6.48% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
56073 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 943 | 8.97% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,740 | 16.54% |
| High School Diploma | 3,944 | 37.5% |
| No High School Diploma | 87 | 0.83% |
| GED or Alternate | 263 | 2.5% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,677 | 15.94% |
| Associates Degree | 1,013 | 9.63% |
| Masters Degree | 609 | 5.79% |
| Professional Degree | 188 | 1.79% |
| Doctorate Degree | 54 | 0.51% |
56073 Geography
| Coordinates | 44.30453873, -94.47846222 |
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| Region | Mankato Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | New Ulm, MN Mankato, MN |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 198 Square Miles |
56073 Schools
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56073 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4b: -25F to -20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 47b - Des Moines Lobe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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