New Ulm, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56073
Brown County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,759
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,250
- Median income Near-median income area
- $218,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Ulm pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56073 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 56073 (New Ulm, MN) rose +10.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 189.4 in 2023 to 210.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 56073 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Ulm, Brown County, Minnesota, home to 16,759 residents across 517.3 square miles, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56073 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,250 (14% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,912. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $218,700 (14% below the average Minnesota ZIP) and median rent is $959; 77.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 14 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Brown County, so 56073 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 56073
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Ulm, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56073.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
66 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
63 establishments
- Construction
Construction
60 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
56 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
43 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56073, New Ulm, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
16,759
Population
517.3
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56073?
41.0
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
2.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$70,250
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$37,912
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
13.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 56073 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
New Ulm, MN household income vs. every Minnesota ZIP code
Median household income among 864 reporting Minnesota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$70,250 31st percentile higher than 31% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,718housing units
7,718
Total Housing Units
7,344
Occupied Units
374
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$218,700
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$959
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+10.9%
YoY Change (2024)
210
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+110%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 56073 have increased 10.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.4% | 149 |
| 2021 | +8.7% | 162 |
| 2022 | +11.4% | 180 |
| 2023 | +5.0% | 189 |
| 2024 | +10.9% | 210 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 499 business establishments in ZIP 56073, employing approximately 9,829 people with a combined annual payroll of $497,545,000.
499
Businesses
9,829
Employees
$497.5M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 66 | 13.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 63 | 12.6% |
| Construction | 60 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 56 | 11.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 43 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 35 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 32 | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 30 | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 2.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.8% |
| Information | 6 | 1.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 56073 vs 56054 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56054 | Lafayette, MN | 923 | 10.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56073, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (16,759 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 56073 in?
ZIP code 56073 (New Ulm) is located in Brown County, Minnesota. Brown County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/brown-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56073?
ZIP code 56073 in New Ulm, MN has a population of 16,759 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56073?
The median household income in ZIP 56073 is $70,250, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56073?
The median home value in ZIP 56073 is $218,700, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56073?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56073 is White at 95.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56073?
ZIP code 56073 has 499 business establishments employing approximately 9,829 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56073?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56073 are: Retail trade (66), Health care and social assistance (63), Construction (60). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56073?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56073 increased by 10.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56073?
In ZIP code 56073, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 56073?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56073 is 13.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56073?
In ZIP code 56073, approximately 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56073?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56073 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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