56134 ZIP Code — Hardwick, MN

Rock County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56134 is located in Hardwick, Minnesota, within Rock County. It covers approximately 50.10 square miles and serves a population of 369 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56134

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($53,571) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 56134 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

369
population
50.10
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56134 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56134

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City Status
Hardwick Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56144 Jasper (6.7 mi) 56128 Edgerton (6.8 mi) 56156 Luverne (9.5 mi) 56116 Beaver Creek (13.4 mi) 56158 Magnolia (13.9 mi) 56155 Lismore (16.2 mi) 57030 Garretson (16.5 mi) 56122 Chandler (17.2 mi) 56186 Woodstock (17.2 mi) 57065 Trent (18.9 mi) 56138 Hills (19 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 369
Population density 7 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 133
Geography
Land area 50.10 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 43.8049
Longitude -96.2521
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 507
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 45.3% 39.2% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 32.6% 33.4% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 13.8% 22.9% 26.5%
Over $200k 8.3% 4.4% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

369
Population
7
People per sq mi
44.4
Median age
$53,571
Median household income
$37,673
Per capita income
$150,000
Median home value
$630
Median monthly rent
75.3%
Home ownership
8.7%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
147
Housing units
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
13
Under 5
16
7
5–9
9
6
10–14
7
15
15–19
18
6
20–24
8
20
25–34
24
18
35–44
21
22
45–54
25
12
55–59
14
16
60–64
19
19
65–74
21
12
75–84
14
3
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 188021.7%
18 and over28978.3%
65 and over7319.8%
Median age44.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.3%
Two or more races 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
GroupCount%
White34189.3%
Two or more races256.5%
Hispanic or Latino133.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native30.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 45.3% 39.2% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 32.6% 33.4% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 13.8% 22.9% 26.5%
Over $200k 8.3% 4.4% 8.5%
Under $10k 5.6%
$10k–$15k 6.2%
$15k–$25k 14.8%
$25k–$35k 6.2%
$35k–$50k 15.4%
$50k–$75k 19.1%
$75k–$100k 7.4%
$100k–$150k 14.8%
$150k–$200k 6.2%
$200k+ 4.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.6%
$10k–$15k6.2%
$15k–$25k14.8%
$25k–$35k6.2%
$35k–$50k15.4%
$50k–$75k19.1%
$75k–$100k7.4%
$100k–$150k14.8%
$150k–$200k6.2%
$200k+4.3%
Median income$53,571

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.8%
$50k–$100k 24.6%
$100k–$150k 10.7%
$150k–$200k 16.4%
$200k–$300k 18.0%
$300k–$500k 10.7%
$500k–$1M 4.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$150,000
Median rent / month$630
Owner occupied75.3%
Renter occupied24.7%
Vacant13.4%
Single-family detached91.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes1.1%
Median rooms7.0
Avg household size (owned)2.37

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.8%
2000–20091.6%
1990–199911.2%
1980–19892.7%
1970–197911.8%
1960–19692.7%
1950–195914.4%
1940–19492.7%
1939 or earlier48.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom5.3%
2 bedrooms18.2%
3 bedrooms30.5%
4 bedrooms32.1%
5+ bedrooms13.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.2%
1 vehicle29.6%
2 vehicles35.8%
3 or more33.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas4.3%
Electricity19.8%
Propane / LP gas70.4%
Fuel oil0.6%
No fuel used0.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family8753.7%
Cohabiting couple116.8%
Male householder, no spouse2213.6%
Female householder, no spouse4225.9%
Households with children under 183924.1%
Households with seniors (65+)4930.2%
Average household size2.28

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.2%27.8%
Married60.4%53.7%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed2.7%6.2%
Divorced8.7%12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%
Some HS, no diploma 4.5%
HS graduate 27.3%
Some college, no degree 34.5%
Associate's degree 11.4%
Bachelor's degree 18.2%
Graduate / professional 0.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.0%
Bachelor's or higher18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool11.4%
Kindergarten68.7%
Elementary school2231.9%
High school2739.1%
College / grad school1318.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%
Manufacturing 12.2%
Retail trade 12.2%
Finance & real estate 11.1%
Agriculture & mining 8.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%
Construction 5.3%
Transportation & utilities 5.3%
Professional & management 5.3%
Public administration 5.3%
Other services 3.7%
Wholesale trade 1.1%
Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts23.8%
Service13.8%
Sales & office30.2%
Natural resources & construction14.8%
Production & transportation17.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector77.8%
Government14.8%
Self-employed7.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone69.7%
Carpool13.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.6%
Work from home15.7%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)30.5

Poverty

All people 8.7%
Under 18 years 3.8%
18 and over 10.0%
Married-couple families 3.4%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security27.2%
Retirement income14.8%
Supplemental Security7.4%
Cash public assistance1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP6.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.4%
High blood pressure31.6%
High cholesterol31.9%
Diabetes9.8%
Heart disease7.0%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma8.9%
Arthritis25.0%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease6.0%
Cancer7.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.7%
Binge drinking19.3%
No physical activity21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.9%
Depression22.3%
Fair or poor health12.1%
Poor mental health13.1%
Poor physical health9.7%
No health insurance10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.8%
Visited dentist68.0%
Cholesterol screening90.3%
Teeth loss11.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans134.5%
Disability%
Any disability12.5%
Under 181.3%
18–64 years7.9%
65 and over38.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance73.2%
Public insurance32.2%
No insurance9.8%
Uninsured under 196.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only34092.1%
Spanish113.2%
Other Indo-European113.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)35897.0%
Born in same state35897.0%
Born in different state18249.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen113.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
English7319.8%
Polish6016.3%
Italian338.9%
French287.6%
AncestryCount%
Dutch61.6%
German30.8%
Arab30.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.9%
Internet access95.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56134

What city is ZIP code 56134 in?

ZIP code 56134 is primarily assigned to Hardwick, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56134 in?

ZIP code 56134 falls within Rock County, Minnesota.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56134?

The median home value in ZIP code 56134 is $150,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 56134?

ZIP code 56134 has an estimated population of 369 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56134?

The median household income in ZIP code 56134 is $53,571, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56134 in?

ZIP code 56134 observes the CST timezone.

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