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Hanover, MN
City in Wright County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55341.
Population
3,626
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
661
ZIP codes
1
Hanover and its ZIP codes
Hanover at a glance
- Hanover is about 9.2 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $156,536 a year, 76% more than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $447,900 (36% above Minnesota) and median rent is $1,853 a month.
Local data for Hanover, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hanover, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$156,536
Poverty rate
0.6%
Median home value
$447,900
Median rent
$1,853/mo
Homeownership
93.0%
Bachelor's or higher
52.4%
Median age
36.1
Average commute
30.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,086), Norwegian Americans (423), Swedish Americans (348).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wright County. PPP loans are for Hanover.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,602
49,245 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,574
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$760M
FY 2026, $5,376 per person
PPP loans
$7.7M
100 loans, 629 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hanover, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.4%
- Carpooled2.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home27.4%
Average one-way commute: 30.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hanover, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
766
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
124
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 3°F
31.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hanover, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.0%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
7.1%
U.S. 12.1% -5.0 pts
Smoking
11.4%
U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
ZIP codes in Hanover
1 in or overlapping Hanover. Population shown
Cities near Hanover
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| St. MichaelCity | 3.3 mi | 32.7 |
| GreenfieldCity | 3.9 mi | 20.4 |
| RogersCity | 4.1 mi | 25.4 |
| AlbertvilleCity | 5 mi | 4.4 |
| CorcoranCity | 5.4 mi | 35.8 |
| RockfordCity | 6.2 mi | 2.5 |
| OtsegoCity | 7.1 mi | 29.6 |
| LorettoCity | 7.6 mi | 0.3 |
| DaytonCity | 9.6 mi | 23.4 |
| MedinaCity | 9.8 mi | 25.6 |
| IndependenceCity | 9.9 mi | 32.4 |
| Maple GroveCity | 11 mi | 32.6 |
| BuffaloCity | 11 mi | 7.8 |
| DelanoCity | 11 mi | 4.9 |
| Maple PlainCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Elk RiverCity | 12 mi | 42.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hanover, MN in?
- Hanover is in Wright County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Hanover, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hanover include 55341.
- What is the population of Hanover, MN?
- About 3,626 people live in Hanover, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hanover?
- Nearby places include St. Michael (3.3 mi), Greenfield (3.9 mi), Rogers (4.1 mi), Albertville (5 mi), Corcoran (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023