City

Murdock, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Swift County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,309Population
💰$70,395Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂36.5Median Age
🏠$206,600Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓36.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.4% Female 39.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.2%Hispanic: 15%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.5%Other: 7.2%Race
White74.2%
Hispanic15.0%
Black0.5%
Asian0.5%
Other7.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
12%
25–44
26%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads36.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.5%)
HS Graduate312 (38.9%)
Some College79 (9.9%)
Associates118 (14.7%)
Bachelors120 (15%)
Graduate Degree169 (21.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 38.9%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 15%Graduate: 21.1%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad38.9%
Some College9.9%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors15.0%
Graduate21.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73%Renter: 27%Tenure
Owner73.0%
Renter27.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,395 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$206,600 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,015/mo
Total Housing Units560
Vacant Units56

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
19%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
64%
About Murdock, MN

Murdock is a city in Minnesota, located in Swift County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,309 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.5 years.

Economically, Murdock is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,395 is near the national average. Approximately 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Murdock is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $206,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,015 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Murdock is moderately educated. 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (74.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Murdock
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56271 1,309 $70,395 $206,600 $1,015 5.7% 36.0% 73.0%