ZIP Code 56273 - New London Minnesota
Overview
ZIP Code 56273 is located in New London Minnesota. Portions of 56273 are also in Regal and Roseville Township (Kandiyohi County) and Colfax Township and Lake Andrew Township and Burbank Township and New London Township and Irving Township and Arctander Township and Paynesville Township. 56273 is entirely within Kandiyohi County. Regionally, 56273 is located in Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul.
ZIP Code 56273 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | New London |
| Primary County | Kandiyohi County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 5,004 |
| Area Code(s) | 320 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 56273 Map
56273 Demographics
56273 can be classified socioeconomically as 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 56273 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 56273 is White. The current unemployment level in 56273 is 4.9%.
| Population | 5,004 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.31% |
| Population Density | 44 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,995 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $81,141 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $469,230 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.9% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 98.31% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 90.55% |
56273 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,873 | 98.31% |
| Black | 29 | 0.59% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 0.61% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
56273 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,361 | 91.34% |
| Black | 3 | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 120 | 8.05% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.07% |
56273 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 290 | 8.93% |
| Bachelor Degree | 633 | 19.48% |
| High School Diploma | 1,019 | 31.36% |
| No High School Diploma | 49 | 1.51% |
| GED or Alternate | 122 | 3.76% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 511 | 15.73% |
| Associates Degree | 459 | 14.13% |
| Masters Degree | 126 | 3.88% |
| Professional Degree | 27 | 0.83% |
| Doctorate Degree | 13 | 0.4% |
56273 Geography
| Coordinates | 45.32501221, -94.95610046 |
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| Region | Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Willmar, MN |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 114 Square Miles |
56273 Schools
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56273 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 | 51j - Alexandria Moraines and Detroit Lakes Outwash Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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