| City: | Essig, Minnesota |
| County: | Brown County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:40:34 AM |
| Population: | 31 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 507 / 924 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 44.3244, -94.5859 |
| Land Area: | 0.019 sq mi |
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Essig, Minnesota (ZIP 56030) is a small rural community in Brown County with just 31 residents living in 12 occupied households. The post office operates as a PO Box-only facility, maintaining 8 boxes for local residents. With no street delivery infrastructure, residents rely entirely on the post office for mail service.
The community's median household income of $58,750 reflects a stable, modest economy. The median age of 36.2 years indicates a balanced age distribution, typical of rural farming communities in southern Minnesota. Despite its small size, Essig maintains its postal identity within Brown County's rural landscape.
ZIP 56030 contains no street delivery routes. All mail service is provided through PO Boxes at the local post office.
ZIP Code 56030 has 31 residents and 12 households (average 2.58 persons per household). The median age is 36.2 years, slightly younger than the state (38.4) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.8% male and 45.2% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.8%, much higher than the state average of 77.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.0%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 31Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 30Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,631.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $60,625Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 12Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.58Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.82Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 30 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 31 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36.2
Male Median Age: 24.2
Female Median Age: 67.8
| 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 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 30 | 100.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 30 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 17 | 54.84% | 24.2 years |
| Females: | 14 | 45.16% | 67.8 years |
| Total: | 31 | 100% | 36.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 30 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 30 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 30 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $60,625, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $60,625. Family households earn a median of $60,625 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $60,625). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 71.4%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (30.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $41,875 | $56,250 | $58,750 | $60,625 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $41,875 | $56,250 | $58,750 | $60,625 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 10 | 71.43% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 4 | 28.57% |
| Total: | 14 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 2 | 20.00% |
| Service: | 3 | 30.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 3 | 30.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 2 | 20.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 10 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 2 | 40.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 3 | 60.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 5 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 5 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 5 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 5 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 5 | 100% |
In 2024, 9.10% 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 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 6.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 40.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 33.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 33.30 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (68.75%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 2 | 18.18% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6 | 54.55% |
| Associate's degree: | 2 | 18.18% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1 | 9.09% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 11 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 11 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 1 | 9.09% |
| Private Insurance: | 30 | 93.75% |
| Public Insurance: | 2 | 6.25% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 32 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 32 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 28.6% | 33.3% | 33.3% | 40.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 11 | 68.75% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 5 | 31.25% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 16 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 16 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 56030 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 11Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 56030 is located in Brown County, Minnesota, within the New Ulm, MN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 35580) and Minnesota's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 25,893 people, about 0.12% of whom live in ZIP Code 56030. It covers 0.019 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | New Ulm, MNSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 35580Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 25,893Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.019 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 11973.99 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2719754Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Essig CDP; MinnesotaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 56030 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 February 1, 2026.