56071 ZIP Code — New Prague, MN
Scott County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56071 is located in New Prague, Minnesota, within Scott County. It covers approximately 85.93 square miles and serves a population of 13,252 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 952.
About ZIP code 56071
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $355,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $107,926. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
13,252
population
85.93
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56071 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56071
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56071. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| New Prague | Acceptable |
| New Prague | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
55352 Jordan (7.9 mi)
56069 Montgomery (8.8 mi)
55088 Webster (10.1 mi)
55046 Lonsdale (10.4 mi)
55020 Elko New Market (11 mi)
56011 Belle Plaine (11 mi)
55054 Elko New Market (11.8 mi)
55315 Carver (12.5 mi)
55372 Prior Lake (12.7 mi)
55372 Prior Lake (12.7 mi)
56057 Le Center (13.2 mi)
55379 Shakopee (14.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 13,252 |
| Population density | 154 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 139 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 85.93 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.55 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.5401 |
| Longitude | -93.5870 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 952 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.0% | 21.1% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 28.2% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.7% | 35.0% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 11.1% | 15.7% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
13,252
Population
154
People per sq mi
36.7
Median age
$107,926
Median household income
$46,058
Per capita income
$355,500
Median home value
$1,173
Median monthly rent
87.7%
Home ownership
4.6%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
4,137
Housing units
32.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
493
Under 5
456
450
5–9
415
721
10–14
667
477
15–19
440
427
20–24
395
684
25–34
632
1,041
35–44
962
896
45–54
829
417
55–59
385
332
60–64
307
451
65–74
416
329
75–84
305
169
85+
156
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,735 | 28.2% |
| 18 and over | 9,517 | 71.8% |
| 65 and over | 1,826 | 13.8% |
| Median age | 36.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.9%
Two or more races
2.8%
Asian
2.1%
Hispanic or Latino
0.8%
Other race
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,545 | 93.9% |
| Two or more races | 376 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 279 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 104 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 49 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.0% | 21.1% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 28.2% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.7% | 35.0% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 11.1% | 15.7% | 8.5% |
Under $10k
4.5%
$10k–$15k
1.1%
$15k–$25k
3.1%
$25k–$35k
3.5%
$35k–$50k
8.3%
$50k–$75k
13.0%
$75k–$100k
11.0%
$100k–$150k
21.7%
$150k–$200k
14.2%
$200k+
19.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.2% |
| $200k+ | 19.5% |
| Median income | $107,926 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.0%
$50k–$100k
0.3%
$100k–$150k
0.1%
$150k–$200k
5.7%
$200k–$300k
29.5%
$300k–$500k
43.9%
$500k–$1M
18.5%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $355,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,173 |
| Owner occupied | 87.7% |
| Renter occupied | 12.3% |
| Vacant | 4.1% |
| Single-family detached | 81.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 7.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.07 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 29.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 31.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 12.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% |
| 3 or more | 36.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 78.4% |
| Electricity | 12.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 1.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,839 | 63.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 323 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 596 | 13.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 738 | 16.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,877 | 41.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,236 | 27.5% |
| Average household size | 2.92 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.0% | 23.2% |
| Married | 58.8% | 59.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 7.8% |
| Divorced | 8.0% | 7.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.7%
HS graduate
27.3%
Some college, no degree
23.6%
Associate's degree
13.0%
Bachelor's degree
22.4%
Graduate / professional
10.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 313 | 8.5% |
| Kindergarten | 129 | 3.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,820 | 49.3% |
| High school | 912 | 24.7% |
| College / grad school | 514 | 13.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.5%
Manufacturing
13.5%
Retail trade
11.2%
Construction
9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.7%
Professional & management
8.1%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Other services
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Public administration
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
2.6%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.3% |
| Service | 17.4% |
| Sales & office | 19.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.2% |
| Production & transportation | 11.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.3% |
| Government | 11.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.4% |
| Carpool | 6.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 10.2% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.1 |
Poverty
All people
4.6%
Under 18 years
2.6%
18 and over
5.4%
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
4.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.8% |
| Retirement income | 24.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.5% |
| High blood pressure | 27.6% |
| High cholesterol | 28.9% |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 20.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.5% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.1% |
| Binge drinking | 21.3% |
| No physical activity | 17.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.4% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.0% |
| No health insurance | 9.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.0% |
| Visited dentist | 71.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 8.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 657 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.9% |
| Under 18 | 2.5% |
| 18–64 years | 8.1% |
| 65 and over | 26.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 86.5% |
| Public insurance | 24.5% |
| No insurance | 2.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,303 | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 72 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 25 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 1 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,932 | 97.6% |
| Born in same state | 12,830 | 96.8% |
| Born in different state | 10,952 | 82.6% |
| Foreign born | 102 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 320 | 2.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 281 | 87.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 1,484 | 11.2% |
| Italian | 1,289 | 9.7% |
| Arab | 438 | 3.3% |
| French | 338 | 2.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 259 | 2% |
| English | 217 | 1.6% |
| German | 98 | 0.7% |
| Norwegian | 36 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.9% |
| Internet access | 95.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56071
What city is ZIP code 56071 in?
ZIP code 56071 is primarily assigned to New Prague, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56071 in?
ZIP code 56071 falls within Scott County, Minnesota.
Is ZIP code 56071 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 56071 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56071?
The median home value in ZIP code 56071 is $355,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 56071?
The median household income in ZIP code 56071 is $107,926, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 56071?
ZIP code 56071 has an estimated population of 13,252 residents, with a density of 154 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 56071 in?
ZIP code 56071 observes the CST timezone.