PlainZIP

Hardwick, MN · standard

ZIP Code 56134

Rock County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

462
4/sq mi
$59,063
Median income
$182,100
Median home value
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hardwick pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56134 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 56134 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hardwick, Rock County, Minnesota, home to just 462 residents across 132.0 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 56134 reports a modest median household income of $59,063 (28% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $28,694. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.3%. Median home value sits at $182,100 (29% below the state average), median rent at $663 a month, and owner-occupancy at 73.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Rock County, letting you compare 56134 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56134, Hardwick, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

462

Population

132.0

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56134?

35.8

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 85.5%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$59,063

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$28,694

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 56134 ranks nationally

Hardwick, MN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$59,063 27th percentile higher than 27% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 44.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

177

Total Housing Units

171

Occupied Units

6

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.7%
Renter 26.3%

$182,100

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$663

Median Rent

1957

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 56134, employing approximately 58 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,632,000.

14

Businesses

58

Employees

$3.6M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 3 21.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 56134 vs 56156 →

ZIP 56134 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 56134 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 56134 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 56134 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
56156 Luverne, MN 6,066 9.2 mi
56128 Edgerton, MN 1,984 8.5 mi
56140 Ihlen, MN 59 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rock County

56156 standard
Luverne, MN
Pop: 6,066
56138 standard
Hills, MN
Pop: 899
56116 standard
Beaver Creek, MN
Pop: 628
56158 standard
Magnolia, MN
Pop: 434
56173 standard
Steen, MN
Pop: 424
56147 standard
Kenneth, MN
Pop: 192

Related Areas

Rock County Hardwick, MN Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 56134 in? ▼
ZIP code 56134 (Hardwick) is located in Rock County, Minnesota. Rock County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rock-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56134? ▼
ZIP code 56134 in Hardwick, MN has a population of 462 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56134? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 56134 is $59,063, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56134? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 56134 is $182,100, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56134? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 56134 is White at 85.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56134? ▼
ZIP code 56134 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 58 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56134? ▼
In ZIP code 56134, 44.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56134? ▼
In ZIP code 56134, approximately 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56134? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56134 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.