Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
| Below Poverty | 9.4% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 38.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 46% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 78 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,027 (34.2%) |
| Some College | 604 (10.2%) |
| Associates | 921 (15.5%) |
| Bachelors | 727 (12.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,568 (26.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,272 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $196,494 ▼ 30% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $777/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 4,011 |
| Vacant Units | 262 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Rock County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 9,144 residents. With a median age of 39.84, it is a middle-aged county.
Rock County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $72,272 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.7%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.4% is near the national average.
Housing in Rock County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $196,494 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $776. Homeownership rates are high at 75.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Rock County are primarily White (91.74%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Rock County, MN is a solidly middle-class area in Minnesota. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56116 | Beaver Creek | 575 | $85,000 | $219,800 | $988 | 0.7% | 43.7% |
| 56134 | Hardwick | 405 | $56,250 | $197,900 | $654 | 2.0% | 34.0% |
| 56138 | Hills | 1,046 | $68,889 | $197,700 | $965 | 5.3% | 37.0% |
| 56146 | Kanaranzi | 48 | $43,500 | — | $733 | 0.0% | 8.6% |
| 56147 | Kenneth | 103 | $42,188 | $119,600 | — | 3.7% | 27.0% |
| 56156 | Luverne | 6,398 | $75,234 | $200,900 | $726 | 2.5% | 39.9% |
| 56158 | Magnolia | 316 | $47,212 | $108,900 | $757 | 1.7% | 33.5% |
| 56173 | Steen | 253 | $57,083 | $165,600 | $1,031 | 2.1% | 29.6% |