ZIP code 56073
Where is ZIP code 56073?
New Ulm, Minnesota
Brown County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 56073 belongs to New Ulm, Minnesota in Brown County. 56073 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 17,339 people live in the 56073 area, where the median household income is $70,250. The closest ZIP codes are 56084 (Searles, 5.4 mi south), 56021 (Courtland, 6 mi east) and 56030 (Essig, 7.1 mi west).
| ZIP code | 56073 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | New Ulm |
| Also accepted | Essig, Klossner, Searles |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Brown County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 507 |
| Coordinates | 44.3044, -94.4644 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 560 |
Population and income in 56073
| Population | 17,339 · higher than 86% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 86 · higher than 69% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41 years · lower than 58% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $70,250 · lower than 69% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $37,912 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 27% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $218,700 · lower than 56% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $959 a month |
| Housing units | 7,718 |
| Households | 7,344 (2.23 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 78% / 22% |
| Land area | 200.6 sq mi (plus 3.07 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56073. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 56073
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56084 | Searles, MN | 5.4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 56021 | Courtland, MN | 6 mi E | Standard |
| 56030 | Essig, MN | 7.1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 56054 | Lafayette, MN | 7.2 mi N | Standard |
| 56041 | Hanska, MN | 10.6 mi S | Standard |
| 56085 | Sleepy Eye, MN | 13.1 mi W | Standard |
| 56074 | Nicollet, MN | 13.9 mi E | Standard |
| 56056 | La Salle, MN | 17 mi S | PO Box only |
| 55396 | Winthrop, MN | 17.2 mi N | Standard |
| 56055 | Lake Crystal, MN | 17.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 56062 | Madelia, MN | 17.8 mi S | Standard |
| 55335 | Gibbon, MN | 18.2 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 56073 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 56073
123 MAIN ST
NEW ULM MN 56073
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts ESSIG, KLOSSNER and SEARLES as the city name for 56073. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (56073-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 56073?
- 56073 is a New Ulm, Minnesota ZIP code. Essig, Klossner and Searles are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 56073 in?
- ZIP code 56073 is in Brown County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 56073 in?
- 56073 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 56073?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 56073 use area code 507.
- What is the population of ZIP code 56073?
- About 17,339 people live in ZIP code 56073, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 56073?
- The median household income in 56073 is $70,250 a year, lower than 69% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 56073?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 56073 are 56084 (Searles, 5.4 miles), 56021 (Courtland, 6 miles), 56030 (Essig, 7.1 miles) and 56054 (Lafayette, 7.2 miles).