56071 ZIP Code, New Prague, MN
56071 is a ZIP code in New Prague, Minnesota — mostly in Le Sueur County (47% of its land), with smaller parts in Scott and Rice counties. It covers 86 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 55352, 56069 and 55088. 13,157 people live here in 4,743 households. With about 153 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (84%). Median household income is $115,690, above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: New Prague, MN
- County: Le Sueur County
- Land area: 86 sq mi
- Population: 13,157
- Median household income: $115,690
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 13,157 |
| Households | 4,743 |
| Median household income | $115,690 |
| Income per person | $52,143 |
| Median age | 38 |
| Homeowners | 83.6% |
| Median home value | $397,800 |
| Median rent | $1,360 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 39.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.5% |
| Broadband internet | 90.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.4% |
| $10–15K | 0.9% |
| $15–25K | 3.2% |
| $25–35K | 3.3% |
| $35–50K | 9.6% |
| $50–75K | 10.6% |
| $75–100K | 13.0% |
| $100–150K | 19.1% |
| $150–200K | 15.9% |
| $200K+ | 20.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.0% |
| 10–19 | 15.8% |
| 20–24 | 4.3% |
| 25–34 | 10.9% |
| 35–44 | 15.0% |
| 45–54 | 12.3% |
| 55–64 | 11.3% |
| 65–74 | 8.0% |
| 75+ | 8.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 55.5% |
| Owned outright | 25.2% |
| Rented | 15.7% |
| Vacant | 3.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 77.1% |
| Townhome | 13.5% |
| 2–4 units | 1.1% |
| 5–19 units | 3.2% |
| 20+ units | 5.1% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 56071
385 business establishments with 3,764 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 80
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 43
- Retail Trade: 32
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 30
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 30
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 29
- Finance and Insurance: 24
- Accommodation and Food Services: 22
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 55352 — Jordan city, MN (8.1 mi)
- 56069 — Montgomery city, MN (8.7 mi)
- 55088 (9.7 mi)
- 55020 — Elko New Market city, MN (10.5 mi)
- 55046 — Lonsdale city, MN (10.5 mi)
- 56011 — Belle Plaine city, MN (10.6 mi)
- 55054 — Elko New Market city, MN (11.5 mi)
- 56057 — Le Center city, MN (12.2 mi)
Areas that include 56071
- New Prague, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Heidelberg, MN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Le Sueur County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Rice County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Scott County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Minnesota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 11: highest median household income in Le Sueur County
- No. 2 of 11: highest median home value in Le Sueur County
- No. 4 of 11: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Le Sueur County
- No. 1 of 11: highest share of households with children in Le Sueur County
- No. 2 of 11: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Le Sueur County
- No. 2 of 11: lowest median age in Le Sueur County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 56071, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 56071 in?
- 56071 is a New Prague, MN mailing address. By land area, 5% lies inside New Prague; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 56071 in?
- 56071 is mostly in Le Sueur County (47% of its land), with smaller parts in Scott and Rice counties.
- What is the population of 56071?
- About 13,157 people (±339), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 12,913.
- What is the median household income in 56071?
- $115,690 (±$7,519), compared with $89,062 for Minnesota as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 56071?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 56071 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56071?
- The closest, measured center to center: 55352 (8.1 mi, Jordan), 56069 (8.7 mi, Montgomery), 55088 (9.7 mi), 55020 (10.5 mi, Elko New Market), 55046 (10.5 mi, Lonsdale) and 56011 (10.6 mi, Belle Plaine).
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