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New London, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56273

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,797
19/sq mi
$90,122
Median income
$320,100
Median home value
35.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New London pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56273 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56273 covers 255.2 square miles in New London, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,797 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56273 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,122 (10% above the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $41,577. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $320,100 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $956 per month, and 86.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kandiyohi County, so you can benchmark 56273 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 56273

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New London, MN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56273.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 56273, New London, 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

4,797

Population

255.2

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56273?

42.2

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$90,122

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$41,577

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 56273 ranks nationally

New London, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$90,122 Top 27% higher than 73% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,344

Total Housing Units

1,966

Occupied Units

378

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.9%
Renter 13.1%

$320,100

Median Home Value

+25% vs state

$956

Median Rent

1986

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

+0.2%

YoY Change (2024)

254

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+154%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 56273 have increased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.3% 177
2021 +8.1% 191
2022 +15.5% 220
2023 +15.0% 253
2024 +0.2% 254

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 166 business establishments in ZIP 56273, employing approximately 1,251 people with a combined annual payroll of $61,504,000.

166

Businesses

1,251

Employees

$61.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 44 26.5%
Retail trade 23 13.9%
Other services (except public administration) 19 11.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 9.0%
Health care and social assistance 14 8.4%
Manufacturing 10 6.0%
Finance and insurance 7 4.2%
Accommodation and food services 7 4.2%
Transportation and warehousing 6 3.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 3.6%
Wholesale trade 5 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.4%

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 56273 vs 56288 →

ZIP 56273 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56273 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 56273 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 56273 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
56288 Spicer, MN 4,696 5.5 mi
56312 Belgrade, MN 2,365 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kandiyohi County

56201 standard
Willmar, MN
Pop: 23,173
56288 standard
Spicer, MN
Pop: 4,696
56209 standard
Atwater, MN
Pop: 2,339
56316 standard
Brooten, MN
Pop: 1,580
56282 standard
Raymond, MN
Pop: 1,510
56279 standard
Pennock, MN
Pop: 1,271

Related Areas

Kandiyohi County New London, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56273 in? ▼
ZIP code 56273 (New London) is located in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. Kandiyohi County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kandiyohi-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56273? ▼
ZIP code 56273 in New London, MN has a population of 4,797 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56273? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56273 is $90,122, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56273? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56273 is $320,100, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56273? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56273 is White at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56273? ▼
ZIP code 56273 has 166 business establishments employing approximately 1,251 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56273? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56273 are: Construction (44), Retail trade (23), Other services (except public administration) (19). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56273? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56273 increased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 154%. 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 56273? ▼
In ZIP code 56273, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.2% 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 56273? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 56273 is 22.7 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 56273? ▼
In ZIP code 56273, approximately 86.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56273? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56273 is 4.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.