County ProfileMN
Brown County
Population: 25,912 · 7 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
25,912
People
Median age
42
Housing
Total households
11,027
Income
Median household income
$69,378
Housing
Total housing units
11,827
Employment
Employment rate
63.7%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
24.5%
Healthcare
Insured population
95.4%
County details
Local time 01:07:39(CT)| Name | Brown |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 7total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 5 Standard2 PO Box |
| Area code | 507 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 44.2465415, -94.7336472 |
| Land area | 611.1 sq miles(1,582.8 km²) |
Map of Brown county, Minnesota with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Brown County
Compare the largest cities in Brown County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Ulm | 14,120 | $64,449 | 1ZIPs |
| Sleepy Eye | 3,452 | $66,911 | 1ZIPs |
| Springfield | 2,027 | $59,434 | 1ZIPs |
| Comfrey | 392 | $61,875 | 1ZIPs |
| Hanska | 382 | $70,000 | 1ZIPs |
| Searles | 192 | $80,625 | 1ZIPs |
| Essig | 49 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Brown County
Review the most populated postal areas across Brown County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS