56356 ZIP Code — New Munich, MN

Stearns County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56356 is located in New Munich, Minnesota, within Stearns County. It covers approximately 1.65 square miles and serves a population of 267 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 320.

About ZIP code 56356

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $146,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,104.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 56356 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

267
population
1.65
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56356 ZIP code map
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City Status
New Munich Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 267
Population density 162 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 145
Geography
Land area 1.65 sq mi
Water area 0.02 sq mi
Latitude 45.6284
Longitude -94.7539
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 320
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 42.2% 38.8% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 37.6% 33.9% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 20.2% 22.7% 26.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.6% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

267
Population
162
People per sq mi
35.5
Median age
$85,104
Median household income
$31,754
Per capita income
$146,300
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
97.7%
Home ownership
0.4%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
85
Housing units
14.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
20
Under 5
18
11
5–9
10
5
10–14
5
5
15–19
5
7
20–24
7
18
25–34
16
22
35–44
19
7
45–54
7
7
55–59
6
10
60–64
9
8
65–74
8
14
75–84
12
6
85+
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 187427.7%
18 and over19372.3%
65 and over5319.9%
Median age35.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%
Two or more races 1.5%
GroupCount%
White26398.5%
Two or more races41.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 42.2% 38.8% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 37.6% 33.9% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 20.2% 22.7% 26.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.6% 8.5%
$10k–$15k 1.1%
$15k–$25k 2.3%
$25k–$35k 14.9%
$35k–$50k 4.6%
$50k–$75k 19.5%
$75k–$100k 25.3%
$100k–$150k 19.5%
$150k–$200k 10.3%
$200k+ 2.3%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k1.1%
$15k–$25k2.3%
$25k–$35k14.9%
$35k–$50k4.6%
$50k–$75k19.5%
$75k–$100k25.3%
$100k–$150k19.5%
$150k–$200k10.3%
$200k+2.3%
Median income$85,104

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 12.9%
$100k–$150k 40.0%
$150k–$200k 21.2%
$200k–$300k 18.8%
$300k–$500k 5.9%
$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$146,300
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied97.7%
Renter occupied2.3%
Vacant0.0%
Single-family detached94.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes2.3%
Median rooms7.2
Avg household size (owned)2.84

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.3%
2000–200918.4%
1990–19996.9%
1980–19898.0%
1970–19791.1%
1960–19692.3%
1950–195923.0%
1940–19494.6%
1939 or earlier33.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom2.3%
2 bedrooms23.0%
3 bedrooms35.6%
4 bedrooms25.3%
5+ bedrooms13.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.1%
1 vehicle26.4%
2 vehicles41.4%
3 or more31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.1%
Electricity19.5%
Propane / LP gas50.6%
Fuel oil23.0%
Wood5.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family5158.6%
Cohabiting couple55.7%
Male householder, no spouse1719.5%
Female householder, no spouse1416.1%
Households with children under 183236.8%
Households with seniors (65+)2225.3%
Average household size2.82

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.7%12.2%
Married58.3%66.7%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed8.3%18.9%
Divorced4.6%2.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%
Some HS, no diploma 2.3%
HS graduate 44.3%
Some college, no degree 24.1%
Associate's degree 13.2%
Bachelor's degree 12.6%
Graduate / professional 1.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.0%
Bachelor's or higher14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool37.3%
Kindergarten512.2%
Elementary school2356.1%
High school1024.4%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.2%
Education & healthcare 20.5%
Transportation & utilities 12.1%
Retail trade 11.4%
Agriculture & mining 7.6%
Construction 7.6%
Finance & real estate 7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%
Other services 3.0%
Professional & management 2.3%
Wholesale trade 1.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts24.2%
Service6.8%
Sales & office16.7%
Natural resources & construction14.4%
Production & transportation37.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector91.7%
Government6.1%
Self-employed2.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone90.6%
Carpool0.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.8%
Work from home7.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)26.9

Poverty

All people 0.4%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 0.6%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security28.7%
Retirement income19.5%
Supplemental Security4.6%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP2.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.6%
High blood pressure31.6%
High cholesterol30.4%
Diabetes9.1%
Heart disease7.6%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma8.1%
Arthritis25.6%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease6.0%
Cancer8.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.0%
Binge drinking19.5%
No physical activity23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.3%
Depression21.5%
Fair or poor health12.5%
Poor mental health12.7%
Poor physical health9.8%
No health insurance11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.3%
Visited dentist69.6%
Cholesterol screening89.4%
Teeth loss12.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2311.9%
Disability%
Any disability7.8%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years7.9%
65 and over25.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance87.3%
Public insurance23.7%
No insurance2.9%
Uninsured under 193.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only22985.8%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)267100.0%
Born in same state267100.0%
Born in different state25394.8%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish4818%
Italian176.4%
Arab51.9%
AncestryCount%
German41.5%
English20.7%
French10.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access32.6%
Internet access93.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56356

What city is ZIP code 56356 in?

ZIP code 56356 is primarily assigned to New Munich, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56356 in?

ZIP code 56356 falls within Stearns County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56356 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 56356 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 56356?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 56356 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 56356 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56356?

The median home value in ZIP code 56356 is $146,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 56356 in?

ZIP code 56356 observes the CST timezone.

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