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Pennock, MN
City in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota.
Population
549
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
538
ZIP codes
0
Pennock and its ZIP codes
Pennock at a glance
- Pennock is about 7.5 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $72,031 a year, 19% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $153,900 (53% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,042 a month.
Local data for Pennock, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pennock, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,031
Poverty rate
12.2%
Median home value
$153,900
Median rent
$1,042/mo
Homeownership
63.1%
Bachelor's or higher
10.0%
Median age
27.1
Average commute
20.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (159), Mexican Americans (118), Norwegian Americans (114).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kandiyohi County. PPP loans are for Pennock.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,758
23,281 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,147
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$379M
FY 2026, $8,674 per person
How people get to work
Pennock, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.0%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pennock, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
550
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
16
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 1°F
29.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pennock, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
8.7%
U.S. 12.1% -3.4 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Pennock
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WillmarCity | 5.9 mi | 14.2 |
| KerkhovenCity | 7.7 mi | 0.8 |
| RaymondCity | 8.9 mi | 0.9 |
| KandiyohiCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| MurdockCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| SpicerCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| PrinsburgCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| SunburgCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| New LondonCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| BlomkestCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| Clara CityCity | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| De GraffCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| AtwaterCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| Lake LillianCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| MaynardCity | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| BelgradeCity | 23 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pennock, MN in?
- Pennock is in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Pennock, MN?
- About 549 people live in Pennock, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pennock?
- Nearby places include Willmar (5.9 mi), Kerkhoven (7.7 mi), Raymond (8.9 mi), Kandiyohi (12 mi), Murdock (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023