New Ulm, MN Micro Area

The New Ulm, MN micropolitan area is home to 25,826 residents and 11,802 housing units, centered in Minnesota. Its median household income is $68,690, and the median family income is $89,439. The median age is 42.4, 3.8 years older than the Minnesota median of 38.6. Residents are 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

Population

25,826

Median household income

$68,690

Median family income

$89,439

Median age

42.4

Housing units

11,802

Zip codes

4

with 1,000+ residents

Population by Race and Ethnicity

White residents make up the largest share of the micropolitan area at 94.2%, followed by multiracial residents at 2.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents, who can be of any race, make up 4.8% of the population.

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race, so shares add to more than 100%.

Zip Codes in the New Ulm, MN Micro Area

The New Ulm, MN micropolitan area includes 4 zip codes in Brown County, home to a combined 26,624 residents. The most populous is New Ulm (56073) with 17,325 residents. Median household incomes range from $64,566 in Springfield (56087) to $79,107 in Hanska (56041). Home values are highest in New Ulm (56073) at $218,700 and lowest in Springfield (56087) at $142,600. New Ulm (56073) has the youngest population, with a median age of 41.4, while Sleepy Eye (56085) is the oldest at 44.7.

Highest income

$79,107

Hanska (56041)

Lowest income

$64,566

Springfield (56087)

Highest home value

$218,700

New Ulm (56073)

Lowest median rent

$784/mo

Sleepy Eye (56085)

Median Household Income by Zip Code

Each bar is one zip code, ranked from highest to lowest median household income. The area-wide median is $68,690, and 3 of 4 zip codes are above it.

Compare Every Zip Code

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ZipTownCountyPopulationMedian incomeHome valueMedian rentMedian ageOwner occupied
56073New UlmBrown County17,325$69,698$218,700$95941.477.9%
56085Sleepy EyeBrown County5,013$70,429$167,100$78444.782.7%
56087SpringfieldBrown County3,240$64,566$142,600$81343.479.7%
56041HanskaBrown County1,046$79,107$197,700$85043.890.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Zip codes are grouped by the micropolitan area their population mainly falls in.

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