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New Prague, MN
City in Scott County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 56071.
Population
8,237
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,093
ZIP codes
1
New Prague and its ZIP codes
New Prague at a glance
- New Prague is about 29 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 117th among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $94,539, 6% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $350,500 (6% above Minnesota) and median rent is $1,389 a month.
Local data for New Prague, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
New Prague, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$94,539
Poverty rate
3.2%
Median home value
$350,500
Median rent
$1,389/mo
Homeownership
76.7%
Bachelor's or higher
32.0%
Median age
36.2
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,023), Irish Americans (1,235), Norwegian Americans (1,010).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scott County. PPP loans are for New Prague.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,996
63,836 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$84,901
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$716M
FY 2026, $4,747 per person
PPP loans
$21.5M
489 loans, 2,667 jobs reported
How people get to work
New Prague, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle1.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home11.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
New Prague, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
619
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
117
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 5°F
33.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in New Prague, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.2%
U.S. 33.3% -1.1 pts
Diabetes
8.7%
U.S. 12.1% -3.4 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
ZIP codes in New Prague
1 in or overlapping New Prague. Population shown
Cities near New Prague
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HeidelbergCity | 4.4 mi | 0.5 |
| MontgomeryCity | 7 mi | 2.5 |
| JordanCity | 8.5 mi | 3.6 |
| LonsdaleCity | 9 mi | 2.6 |
| Belle PlaineCity | 11 mi | 6 |
| Elko New MarketCity | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| Le CenterCity | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| Credit RiverCity | 14 mi | 23.4 |
| Prior LakeCity | 14 mi | 16.3 |
| CarverCity | 14 mi | 4.8 |
| KilkennyCity | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| ShakopeeCity | 16 mi | 29.5 |
| HendersonCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| Le SueurCity | 17 mi | 5.2 |
| LakevilleCity | 18 mi | 36.9 |
| SavageCity | 18 mi | 15.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is New Prague, MN in?
- New Prague is in Scott County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in New Prague, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping New Prague include 56071.
- What is the population of New Prague, MN?
- About 8,237 people live in New Prague, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near New Prague?
- Nearby places include Heidelberg (4.4 mi), Montgomery (7 mi), Jordan (8.5 mi), Lonsdale (9 mi), Belle Plaine (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023