ZIP code 56072
Where is ZIP code 56072?
New Richland, Minnesota
Waseca County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 56072 belongs to New Richland, Minnesota in Waseca County. 56072 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 507. About 2,228 people live in the 56072 area, where the median household income is $80,417. The closest ZIP codes are 56042 (Hartland, 6.3 mi south), 56026 (Ellendale, 9 mi east) and 56032 (Freeborn, 9.4 mi south).
| ZIP code | 56072 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | New Richland |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Waseca County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 507 |
| Coordinates | 43.8937, -93.4995 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 560 |
Population and income in 56072
| Population | 2,228 · higher than 55% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 18 · lower than 61% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 46.3 years · higher than 72% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $80,417 · higher than 56% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $38,862 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $205,400 · lower than 61% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $779 a month |
| Housing units | 1,068 |
| Households | 913 (2.37 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 87% / 13% |
| Land area | 120.97 sq mi (plus 0.75 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56072. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 56072
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56042 | Hartland, MN | 6.3 mi S | Standard |
| 56026 | Ellendale, MN | 9 mi E | Standard |
| 56032 | Freeborn, MN | 9.4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 56091 | Waldorf, MN | 10.7 mi W | Standard |
| 56046 | Hope, MN | 12.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 56035 | Geneva, MN | 12.6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 56016 | Clarks Grove, MN | 12.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 56093 | Waseca, MN | 13.1 mi N | Standard |
| 56097 | Wells, MN | 15.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 56078 | Pemberton, MN | 16.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 56068 | Minnesota Lake, MN | 17 mi W | Standard |
| 56045 | Hollandale, MN | 17.4 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 56072 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 56072
123 MAIN ST
NEW RICHLAND MN 56072
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (56072-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 56072?
- 56072 is a New Richland, Minnesota ZIP code.
- What county is 56072 in?
- ZIP code 56072 is in Waseca County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 56072 in?
- 56072 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 56072?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 56072 use area code 507.
- What is the population of ZIP code 56072?
- About 2,228 people live in ZIP code 56072, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 56072?
- The median household income in 56072 is $80,417 a year, higher than 56% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 56072?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 56072 are 56042 (Hartland, 6.3 miles), 56026 (Ellendale, 9 miles), 56032 (Freeborn, 9.4 miles) and 56091 (Waldorf, 10.7 miles).