City

Hancock, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Stevens County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,739Population
💰$82,841Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂32.8Median Age
🏠$137,500Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓34.4%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 7.5%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.2%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic7.5%
Black0.2%
Asian0.2%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
23%
18–24
15%
25–44
20%
45–64
20%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads34.4% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (1%)
HS Graduate307 (33.5%)
Some College101 (11%)
Associates184 (20.1%)
Bachelors140 (15.3%)
Graduate Degree175 (19.1%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 33.5%Some College: 11%Associates: 20.1%Bachelors: 15.3%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad33.5%
Some College11.0%
Associates20.1%
Bachelors15.3%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.2%Renter: 18.8%Tenure
Owner81.2%
Renter18.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,841 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$137,500 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$854/mo
Total Housing Units728
Vacant Units91

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
63%
About Hancock, MN

Hancock is a city in Minnesota, located in Stevens County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,739 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.8 years.

Economically, Hancock is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,841 is near the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Hancock is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $137,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $854 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hancock is moderately educated. 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.34%).

Hancock, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Hancock
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56244 1,739 $82,841 $137,500 $854 2.4% 34.4% 81.2%