City

Hector, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Renville County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,884Population
💰$63,257Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$148,100Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓32.7%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 11% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.7%Hispanic: 5.8%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.6%Race
White89.7%
Hispanic5.8%
Black0.1%
Asian0.5%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads32.7% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 11% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (1.6%)
HS Graduate438 (36.5%)
Some College145 (12.1%)
Associates206 (17.2%)
Bachelors199 (16.6%)
Graduate Degree194 (16.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 36.5%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 16.6%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad36.5%
Some College12.1%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors16.6%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.8%Renter: 19.2%Tenure
Owner80.8%
Renter19.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,257 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$148,100 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,014/mo
Total Housing Units937
Vacant Units150

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
58%
About Hector, MN

Hector is a city in Minnesota, located in Renville County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,884 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Hector is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,257 is below the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Hector is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $148,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,014 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hector is moderately educated. 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.65%).

Hector, MN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Hector
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55342 1,884 $63,257 $148,100 $1,014 4.4% 32.7% 80.8%