Brown County, MN ZIP Codes
Minnesota (MN) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
25,819
population (2021)
-0.3%
pop change since 2010
27015
FIPS code
Brown County ZIP code map
About Brown County
Brown County is located in Minnesota and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 25,819 as of 2021,
a decrease of
0.3% from 25,893 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Brown County is 27015.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 25,819 |
| 2010 population | 25,893 |
| Change | -0.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| FIPS code | 27015 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Brown County
ZIP codes for Brown County, MN (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56019 | Comfrey | Brown | View map |
| 56030 | Essig | Brown | View map |
| 56041 | Hanska | Brown | View map |
| 56073 | New Ulm | Brown | View map |
| 56084 | Searles | Brown | View map |
| 56085 | Sleepy Eye | Brown | View map |
| 56087 | Springfield | Brown | View map |
Demographics & statistics
27,496
Population
42.1
Median age
$67,770
Median household income
$35,490
Per capita income
$153,840
Median home value
$771
Median monthly rent
82.4%
Home ownership
7.7%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
10,008
Housing units
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
774
Under 5
735
926
5–9
879
899
10–14
853
958
15–19
908
882
20–24
836
1,469
25–34
1,393
1,642
35–44
1,558
1,458
45–54
1,383
909
55–59
862
1,151
60–64
1,093
1,649
65–74
1,565
867
75–84
822
526
85+
499
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,098 | 23.8% |
| 18 and over | 21,398 | 76.2% |
| 65 and over | 5,928 | 22.4% |
| Median age | 42.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Two or more races
2.6%
Other race
1.1%
Black or African American
0.8%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,020 | 92% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 792 | 2.8% |
| Two or more races | 724 | 2.6% |
| Other race | 301 | 1.1% |
| Black or African American | 219 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 151 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 79 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
7.2%
$25k–$35k
9.6%
$35k–$50k
10.2%
$50k–$75k
20.3%
$75k–$100k
15.6%
$100k–$150k
20.2%
$150k–$200k
6.0%
$200k+
3.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.0% |
| $200k+ | 3.8% |
| Median income | $67,770 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.4%
$50k–$100k
19.1%
$100k–$150k
21.8%
$150k–$200k
17.7%
$200k–$300k
18.2%
$300k–$500k
12.3%
$500k–$1M
2.7%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $153,840 |
| Median rent / month | $771 |
| Owner occupied | 82.4% |
| Renter occupied | 17.6% |
| Vacant | 10.3% |
| Single-family detached | 88.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.9% |
| Mobile homes | 1.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.36 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 36.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.3% |
| 3 or more | 33.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.7% |
| Electricity | 11.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 38.7% |
| Fuel oil | 6.7% |
| Wood | 3.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,869 | 52.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 793 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,244 | 21.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,563 | 19.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,951 | 27.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,001 | 36.3% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.9% | 21.1% |
| Married | 57.1% | 57.9% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 12.0% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 8.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
3.9%
HS graduate
36.4%
Some college, no degree
24.7%
Associate's degree
13.5%
Bachelor's degree
15.1%
Graduate / professional
4.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 591 | 7.9% |
| Kindergarten | 348 | 6.5% |
| Elementary school | 2,865 | 51.0% |
| High school | 1,389 | 20.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,595 | 14.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.5%
Manufacturing
16.6%
Agriculture & mining
13.8%
Retail trade
9.2%
Transportation & utilities
6.8%
Construction
6.4%
Professional & management
5.2%
Other services
4.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.1%
Finance & real estate
3.7%
Wholesale trade
3.5%
Public administration
2.5%
Information
1.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.9% |
| Service | 13.4% |
| Sales & office | 19.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.7% |
| Production & transportation | 20.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.4% |
| Government | 11.6% |
| Self-employed | 10.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.4% |
| Carpool | 4.8% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 3.7% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.6 |
Poverty
All people
7.7%
Under 18 years
7.5%
18 and over
7.7%
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
13.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.8% |
| Retirement income | 20.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 32.3% |
| High cholesterol | 33.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 25.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 8.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.8% |
| No physical activity | 23.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.8% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 11.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.9% |
| Visited dentist | 66.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 11.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,326 | 7.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.9% |
| Under 18 | 2.4% |
| 18–64 years | 7.6% |
| 65 and over | 28.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.8% |
| Public insurance | 36.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,987 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 469 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 296 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 69 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 67 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 26,876 | 98.3% |
| Born in same state | 26,832 | 98.1% |
| Born in different state | 22,430 | 85.5% |
| Foreign born | 44 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 620 | 1.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 361 | 49.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 3,363 | 12.2% |
| Italian | 1,605 | 5.8% |
| French | 1,110 | 4% |
| Arab | 866 | 3.1% |
| Dutch | 308 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 189 | 0.7% |
| English | 179 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 34 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 20 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.2% |
| Internet access | 90.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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