56072 ZIP Code — New Richland, MN

Waseca County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56072 is located in New Richland, Minnesota, within Waseca County. It covers approximately 120.97 square miles and serves a population of 2,127 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56072

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 $180,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,556. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56072 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,127

population

120.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

56072 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 56072

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56072. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Richland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56042 Hartland (7.5 mi) 56026 Ellendale (8.9 mi) 56091 Waldorf (9.6 mi) 56093 Waseca (10.9 mi) 56016 Clarks Grove (13.3 mi) 56048 Janesville (14.6 mi) 56078 Pemberton (14.9 mi) 56068 Minnesota Lake (15.3 mi) 55060 Owatonna (16.9 mi) 56045 Hollandale (18.7 mi) 56097 Wells (18.9 mi) 56007 Albert Lea (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,127
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	161

Geography
Land area	120.97 sq mi
Water area	0.75 sq mi
Latitude	43.9103
Longitude	-93.4950
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	507

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.3%	40.6%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	35.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	19.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.8%	4.4%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,127

Population

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$70,556

Median household income

$34,014

Per capita income

$180,400

Median home value

$754

Median monthly rent

82.9%

Home ownership

6.8%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

884

Housing units

19.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

134

35–44

125

118

45–54

110

55–59

60–64

152

65–74

140

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	454	21.3%
18 and over	1,673	78.7%
65 and over	476	22.4%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.8%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Black or African American 0.5%

Other race 0.4%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,047	94.8%
Two or more races	53	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	32	1.5%
Black or African American	10	0.5%
Other race	9	0.4%
Asian	8	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.3%	40.6%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	35.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	19.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	1.8%	4.4%	8.5%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 17.1%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	17.1%
$100k–$150k	21.0%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$70,556

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.2%

$50k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 24.3%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k–$300k 23.9%

$300k–$500k 15.1%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,400
Median rent / month	$754
Owner occupied	82.9%
Renter occupied	17.1%
Vacant	15.8%
Single-family detached	94.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.6%
Mobile homes	0.9%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	6.2%
1990–1999	5.3%
1980–1989	5.5%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	11.5%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	34.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	45.8%
4 bedrooms	21.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	20.5%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	43.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.6%
Electricity	11.0%
Propane / LP gas	41.6%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Wood	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	493	56.7%
Cohabiting couple	86	9.9%
Male householder, no spouse	161	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	130	14.9%
Households with children under 18	237	27.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	275	31.6%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	20.1%
Married	57.0%	56.5%
Separated	1.0%	0.5%
Widowed	5.0%	11.5%
Divorced	7.1%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 34.3%

Some college, no degree 25.1%

Associate's degree 16.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	9.0%
Kindergarten	15	3.3%
Elementary school	233	51.2%
High school	94	20.7%
College / grad school	72	15.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Manufacturing 19.5%

Retail trade 16.6%

Agriculture & mining 9.4%

Construction 6.3%

Other services 4.8%

Professional & management 4.5%

Public administration 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Information 2.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.5%
Service	13.3%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	20.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	10.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.7%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.7

Poverty

All people 6.8%

Under 18 years 3.6%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 9.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.1%
Retirement income	21.6%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	31.2%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.8%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	68.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	171	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.0%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	18.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.3%
Public insurance	41.5%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,020	95.0%
Spanish	34	1.7%
Other Indo-European	29	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	2	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,095	98.5%
Born in same state	2,088	98.2%
Born in different state	1,757	82.6%
Foreign born	7	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	32	1.5%
Not a US citizen	15	46.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	460	21.6%
Italian	185	8.7%
Arab	125	5.9%
French	104	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	71	3.3%
English	21	1%
German	9	0.4%
Norwegian	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56072

What city is ZIP code 56072 in?

ZIP code 56072 is primarily assigned to New Richland, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56072 in?

ZIP code 56072 falls within Waseca County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 56072 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 56072 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 56072 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 56072 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56072?

The median home value in ZIP code 56072 is $180,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 56072?

ZIP code 56072 has an estimated population of 2,127 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 56072 in?

ZIP code 56072 observes the CST timezone.