ZIP code 56356
Where is ZIP code 56356?
New Munich, Minnesota
Stearns County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 56356 belongs to New Munich, Minnesota in Stearns County. 56356 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the New Munich post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 320. About 266 people live in the 56356 area, where the median household income is $85,000. The closest ZIP codes are 56352 (Melrose, 3.8 mi northwest), 56331 (Freeport, 4.6 mi northeast) and 56335 (Greenwald, 5.3 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 56356 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | New Munich |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Stearns County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 320 |
| Coordinates | 45.6297, -94.7519 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 563 |
Population and income in 56356
| Population | 266 · lower than 90% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 161 · higher than 75% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.8 years · lower than 72% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 57% / 43% |
| Median household income | $85,000 · higher than 63% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,747 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 15% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $178,100 · lower than 72% of Minnesota ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,188 a month |
| Housing units | 94 |
| Households | 94 (2.64 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 96% / 4.3% |
| Land area | 1.65 sq mi (plus 0.02 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 56356. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 56356
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56352 | Melrose, MN | 3.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 56331 | Freeport, MN | 4.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 56335 | Greenwald, MN | 5.3 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 56307 | Albany, MN | 8.7 mi E | Standard |
| 56376 | Saint Martin, MN | 9.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 56325 | Elrosa, MN | 10.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 56378 | Sauk Centre, MN | 12.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 56336 | Grey Eagle, MN | 13.5 mi N | Standard |
| 56312 | Belgrade, MN | 14.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 56371 | Roscoe, MN | 14.7 mi S | Standard |
| 56384 | Upsala, MN | 15.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 56310 | Avon, MN | 15.3 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 56356 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 56356
PO BOX 123
NEW MUNICH MN 56356
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (56356-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 56356?
- 56356 is a New Munich, Minnesota ZIP code.
- What county is 56356 in?
- ZIP code 56356 is in Stearns County, Minnesota.
- What time zone is ZIP code 56356 in?
- 56356 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 56356?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 56356 use area code 320.
- What is the population of ZIP code 56356?
- About 266 people live in ZIP code 56356, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 56356?
- The median household income in 56356 is $85,000 a year, higher than 63% of Minnesota ZIP codes.
- Can I use 56356 for a street address?
- No. 56356 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in New Munich use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 56356?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 56356 are 56352 (Melrose, 3.8 miles), 56331 (Freeport, 4.6 miles), 56335 (Greenwald, 5.3 miles) and 56307 (Albany, 8.7 miles).