City

Hills, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Rock County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,046Population
💰$68,889Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$197,700Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓37.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 1.2%Other: 3.3%Race
White94.2%
Hispanic1.4%
Black1.2%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
35%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads37.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 9% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (1.4%)
HS Graduate283 (40.1%)
Some College56 (7.9%)
Associates96 (13.6%)
Bachelors95 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree166 (23.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 40.1%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 13.5%Graduate: 23.5%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad40.1%
Some College7.9%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors13.5%
Graduate23.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.6%Renter: 26.4%Tenure
Owner73.6%
Renter26.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,889 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$197,700 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$965/mo
Total Housing Units462
Vacant Units46

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
66%
About Hills, MN

Hills is a city in Minnesota, located in Rock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,046 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Hills is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,889 is near the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Hills is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $197,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $965 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hills is moderately educated. 37.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.17%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hills
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56138 1,046 $68,889 $197,700 $965 5.3% 37.0% 73.6%