55342 ZIP Code – Hector, Minnesota
55342 is a ZIP code serving Hector, Minnesota in Renville County with a population of approximately 1,819 residents. At $61,518, the median household income here runs below the Minnesota average and below the U.S. average. At $129,600, median home values run well below the national average, with 81.2% owner-occupied housing (stable). , with median rent coming in at $1,083 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 86% single-family (decreasing), 5% apartments (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 9.6% is below the U.S. average. An estimated 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. Residents have a median age of 40.8, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 55314, 55310, 55385.
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ZIP 55342 vs. Minnesota vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 55342 | MN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,819 | 6,531 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $61k | $77k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $129k | $223k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,083 | $954 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 43.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% | 9.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 15.0% | 26.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 55314 – Buffalo Lake
- 55310 – Bird Island
- 55385 – Stewart
- 56277 – Olivia
- 56228 – Cosmos
- 55333 – Franklin
- 55332 – Fairfax
- 56253 – Lake Lillian
- 55335 – Gibbon
- 56270 – Morton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55314 | BUFFALO LAKE | 1,073 | $70,750 |
| 55310 | BIRD ISLAND | 1,487 | $69,563 |
| 55385 | STEWART | 1,259 | $71,111 |
| 56277 | OLIVIA | 3,089 | $65,363 |
| 56228 | COSMOS | 912 | $64,464 |