| City: | New Auburn, Minnesota |
| County: | Sibley County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:36:49 AM |
| Population: | 373 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 507 / 924 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 44.6483, -94.2114 |
| Land Area: | 0.478 sq mi |
| Quick Link: |
New Auburn sits in Sibley County, Minnesota, a small farming community of 373 people spread across less than half a square mile. It's a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery here, so nearly every household relies on the post office. With 145 PO Boxes serving 161 households, 90% of homes receive mail through a box at the New Auburn post office.
Despite the PO Box classification, USPS does operate one rural carrier route from this location. That route serves addresses in the surrounding farmland, but the village itself depends on PO Boxes. General delivery is also available for those without a permanent box.
The street grid is simple: numbered streets crossing numbered avenues, from 1st Street to 5th Street, from 3rd Avenue to 9th Avenue. No fancy names, just a practical Midwestern layout. Most residents own their homes (76%), and there's virtually no rental turnover or seasonal housing.
New Auburn is a working community. Median household income runs $70,000, and homes sell for around $142,000. The median age of 42 puts it squarely in middle-age territory. A notable 24% of workers do their jobs from home, likely commuting electronically to jobs in the Minneapolis metro area about 60 miles east.
The post office here isn't just a place to pick up mail. In a town with only 8 business establishments and 22 employees, it's one of the few public gathering spots. Residents stop by regularly, and for many, collecting the mail is part of the daily routine.
Simple numbered grid typical of small Midwestern towns, with avenues running one direction and streets the other.
ZIP Code 55366 has 373 residents and 161 households (average 2.32 persons per household). The median age is 42.4 years, older than the state (38.4) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 55.8% male and 44.2% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (89.3%, much higher than the state average of 77.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 373Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 423Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 780.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $72,500Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 161Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $158,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.32Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.87Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 567 | 598 | 537 | 518 | 492 | 439 | 522 | 541 | 526 | 484 | 489 | 460 | 441 | 423 |
| Decennial Census | 443 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 373 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.4
Male Median Age: 43
Female Median Age: 41.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 9 | 13 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 7 | 18 | 28 | 22 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Female | 9 | 6 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 18 | 19 | 35 | 22 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 18 | 34 | 45 | 37 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 5 |
| White: | 333 | 89.76% |
| Black: | 3 | 0.81% |
| Hispanic:* | 29 | 7.82% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.54% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 4 | 1.08% |
| Total: | 371 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 208 | 55.76% | 43.0 years |
| Females: | 165 | 44.24% | 41.3 years |
| Total: | 373 | 100% | 42.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 372 | 87.94% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 12 | 2.84% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 39 | 12.06% |
| Total Population: | 423 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 372 | 87.94% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 51 | 12.06% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $72,500, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $28,594 (65.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $40,154. Family households earn a median of $101,250 versus $36,250 for nonfamily households (a difference of $65,000). By gender, male median income is $61,000 and female is $47,824, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $13,176 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 77.1%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.1%, which is notably higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (35.8%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $43,906 | $39,688 | $36,875 | $46,250 | $44,464 | $36,250 | $31,989 | $32,089 | $32,346 | $34,750 | $46,250 | $65,278 | $70,000 | $72,500 |
| Median Family Income | $51,406 | $49,583 | $50,750 | $55,625 | $52,750 | $51,563 | $33,750 | $39,000 | $38,125 | $38,500 | $51,429 | $80,500 | $84,125 | $101,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $15,694 | $15,714 | $8,942 | $16,250 | $0 | $28,250 | $24,688 | $26,250 | $26,563 | $26,000 | $27,188 | $29,167 | $30,417 | $36,250 |
| Median Male Income | $34,911 | $34,408 | $40,089 | $39,250 | $38,929 | $38,676 | $32,183 | $32,083 | $32,346 | $32,813 | $40,375 | $45,682 | $47,750 | $61,000 |
| Median Female Income | $28,269 | $30,125 | $26,719 | $27,500 | $30,139 | $26,964 | $33,750 | $38,393 | $42,708 | $41,010 | $41,146 | $45,909 | $47,557 | $47,824 |
| Employed: | 246 | 72.35% |
| Unemployed: | 16 | 4.71% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 78 | 22.94% |
| Total: | 340 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 73 | 29.67% |
| Service: | 41 | 16.67% |
| Sales and Office: | 21 | 8.54% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 23 | 9.35% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 88 | 35.77% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 246 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $158,300, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $42,900 (37.18%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $63,900. The median gross rent is $738, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $155 (26.59%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $118. Of occupied housing, owners make up 79.55% (54.29% with a mortgage, 45.71% free-and-clear) and renters 20.45% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.88%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $115,400 | $92,500 | $84,800 | $87,400 | $83,900 | $78,600 | $75,600 | $85,800 | $94,400 | $106,100 | $111,900 | $124,700 | $142,000 | $158,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 18 | 50.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2 | 5.56% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 16 | 44.44% |
| Total: | 36 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $583 | $593 | $425 | $500 | $506 | $539 | $528 | $581 | $620 | $598 | $598 | $646 | $775 | $738 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 76 | 43.18% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 64 | 36.36% |
| Renter Occupied: | 36 | 20.45% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 176 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 176 | 93.12% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 13 | 6.88% |
| Total Housing Units: | 189 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 144 | 76.19% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 15 | 7.94% |
| Other Units: | 30 | 15.87% |
| Total Housing Units: | 189 | 100% |
In 2024, 12.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 92.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 8.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 18.00 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (72.73%). College enrollment is 10.23%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
Explore More:Educational AttainmentHealth InsurancePoverty Over TimeSchool Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 17 | 5.54% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 7 | 2.28% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 133 | 43.32% |
| Some college, no degree: | 63 | 20.52% |
| Associate's degree: | 48 | 15.64% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 30 | 9.77% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9 | 2.93% |
| Total: | 307 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 283 | 92.18% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 39 | 12.70% |
| Private Insurance: | 261 | 52.30% |
| Public Insurance: | 204 | 40.88% |
| No Insurance: | 34 | 6.81% |
| Total: | 499 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 465 | 93.19% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 18.0% | 16.3% | 12.3% | 7.4% | 6.6% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 9 | 10.23% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 64 | 72.73% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 6 | 6.82% |
| College or graduate school: | 9 | 10.23% |
| Total: | 88 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 9 | 10.23% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 79 | 89.77% |
ZIP Code 55366 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 15 people with an annual payroll of $634,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 421Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $121,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $634,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 15Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 55366 is located in Sibley County, Minnesota, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Minnesota's 7th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 55366. It covers 0.478 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.478 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 07Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 33429.31 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2745376Source: Census |
| Place Name: | New Auburn city; MinnesotaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 55366 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.