ZIP Code 55342 -- Hector, MN
Renville | 2024 American Community Survey Data
Key Insights
- With a price-to-income ratio of 2.6x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
- 81.18% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.
Quick Overview
About ZIP Code 55342
ZIP code 55342 in Hector, Minnesota is a unknown area with a population of 1,973. The median household income is $64,861, which is This is 14% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $169,300, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.6x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 72.1 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 40.70 years. Approximately 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Renville, MN.
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This is 14% below the national median of $75,000.
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Cost of Living Index
The cost of living in ZIP code 55342 is 27.9% below the national average of 100.
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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 55342
ZIP code 55342 (Hector, MN) has a total population of 1,973 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 40.70 years.
The median household income in ZIP code 55342 is $64,861 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 14% below the national median of $75,000.
ZIP code 55342 is primarily located in Hector, Minnesota (MN). It falls within Renville County.
The median home value in ZIP code 55342 is $169,300, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,075.
The median age in ZIP code 55342 is 40.70 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.
ZIP code 55342 has a cost of living index of 72.11 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.
In ZIP code 55342, 12.68% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 2.09% hold a graduate or professional degree.
The unemployment rate in ZIP code 55342 is 3.95%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 9.69% of workers work from home.
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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.