ZIP code 56073: New Ulm, MN
56073 is a ZIP code in New Ulm, Minnesota, mainly in Brown County, part of the New Ulm, MN micro area. About 17,339 people live here.
- Population
- 17,339
- Median household income
- $70,250
- Typical home value
- $250,600+6.2% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $959gross, per month
- Median age
- 41
- Homeowners
- 77.9%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 56073 details
| City | New Ulm |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Brown County (also partly Nicollet County, Blue Earth County) |
| Metro area | New Ulm, MN |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 200.6 sq mi, plus 3.1 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 86 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.2% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 13.7 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 44.30684, -94.46949 |
Median rent in 56073 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $730/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $978/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,167/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,290/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 56073
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56084 | Searles, MN | 5.7 mi | — |
| 56030 | Essig, MN | 6.8 mi | 30 |
| 56021 | Courtland, MN | 7.7 mi | 1,108 |
| 56054 | Lafayette, MN | 10.2 mi | 853 |
| 56041 | Hanska, MN | 10.5 mi | 1,039 |
| 56085 | Sleepy Eye, MN | 13.1 mi | 5,047 |
| 56074 | Nicollet, MN | 13.5 mi | 1,845 |
| 55335 | Gibbon, MN | 16.0 mi | 1,666 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 56073?
A typical home in ZIP code 56073 is worth about $250,600 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $70,250 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Minnesota average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 56073
What city is ZIP code 56073?
ZIP code 56073 is in New Ulm, MN, in Brown County.
What county is ZIP code 56073 in?
56073 is mainly in Brown County, Minnesota, and partly in Nicollet County and Blue Earth County.
What is the population of ZIP code 56073?
About 17,339 people live in ZIP code 56073, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 56073 in?
56073 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.