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Renville County, MN
10 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Renville County, Minnesota.
Population
14,558
Land area
983sq mi
People per sq mi
15
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Renville County
Renville County at a glance
- Renville County is 79% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $70,625 a year, 21% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,200 (50% below Minnesota) and median rent is $790 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Olivia (2,205), Renville (1,503) and Hector (1,130).
Local data for Renville County, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Renville County, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,625
Poverty rate
11.0%
Median home value
$163,200
Prices +3.9% in a year
Median rent
$790/mo
Homeownership
80.2%
Bachelor's or higher
18.1%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,251), Norwegian Americans (2,124), Irish Americans (1,228).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,036
5,595 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,878
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$131M
FY 2026, $8,919 per person
PPP loans
$58.36M
1,611 loans, 5,921 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$187K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Renville County, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.8%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Renville County, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
549
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 2°F
27.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Renville County, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Renville County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Renville County, MN?
- Olivia is the largest city or town in Renville County, with about 2,205 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Renville County?
- Renville County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 55310, 55314, 55332, 55333, 55342.
- What is the population of Renville County, MN?
- About 14,558 people live in Renville County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Renville County?
- Renville County borders Kandiyohi County, McLeod County, Nicollet County, Brown County, Meeker County, Redwood County, Sibley County, Chippewa County, Yellow Medicine County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023