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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 132.0 square miles in Hardwick, Rock County, Minnesota. The area is home to 462 residents, producing a population density of 4 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 56134 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56134 sits at $59,063 (28% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $28,694. The poverty rate stands at 11.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $182,100 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $663 per month, and 73.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56134 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rock County, so you can benchmark 56134 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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

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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

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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.

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