ZIP code 56072: New Richland, MN
ZIP code 56072 is in New Richland (51% of residents), in Waseca County (87%), Steele County (10%) and Freeborn County (2.7%), Minnesota. 49% of its residents live outside city limits. It is in Minnesota's 1st congressional district. Its state senate district is State Senate District 23; its state house district is State House District 23A.
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City and county
| City or town | Share of ZIP residents |
|---|---|
| New Richland | 51% |
| County | Share of ZIP residents |
|---|---|
| Waseca County | 87% |
| Steele County | 10% |
| Freeborn County | 2.7% |
| Town or county subdivision | Share of ZIP residents |
|---|---|
| New Richland city | 51% |
| New Richland township | 18% |
| Berlin township | 9.3% |
| Byron township | 9.0% |
| Otisco township | 5.9% |
| Freeborn township | 2.7% |
| Wilton township | 2.7% |
| Vivian township | 0.8% |
| Lemond township | 0.7% |
Congressional district
| Congressional district | Share of ZIP residents |
|---|---|
| Minnesota's 1st congressional district (MN-01) | 100% |
Elected officials
| Office | Member | Contact | Share of residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Representative (MN-01) | Brad Finstad (R) | 202-225-2472 | 100% |
| U.S. Senator | Amy Klobuchar (D) | 202-224-3244 · contact form | statewide |
| U.S. Senator | Tina Smith (D) | 202-224-5641 · contact form | statewide |
| State Senator (State Senate District 23) | Gene Dornink (R) | 100% | |
| State Representative (State House District 23A) | Peggy Bennett (R) | 100% |
Elected under MN's previous legislative map; the district's lines changed for 2026.
Officials serving now (members of Congress until January 3, 2027). Sources: State legislators: Open States (public domain); Members of Congress: the @unitedstates project, congress-legislators (CC0).
Local government
- New Richland website: http://www.cityofnewrichlandmn.com/
- New Richland laws: search for the New Richland, Minnesota code of ordinances
- Waseca County website: http://www.co.waseca.mn.us
- Waseca County laws: search for the Waseca County, Minnesota code of ordinances
- Steele County laws: search for the Steele County, Minnesota code of ordinances
State legislative districts
| State senate district | Share of ZIP residents |
|---|---|
| State Senate District 23 | 100% |
| State house district | Share of ZIP residents |
|---|---|
| State House District 23A | 100% |
Voting precincts
9 voting precincts overlap ZIP 56072. Map them, with each precinct's share of the ZIP's residents.
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ZIP 56072 here is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which approximates the USPS ZIP Code; PO-box-only ZIPs have none. Districts are the maps in force for the November 3, 2026 election.