BNSF 2285, Pennock, Minn, 2019
Pennock’s story
135 years in pictures
Census counts: 189 in 1910, 479 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2019 and 2 maps from 1958 on.
- 1891Pennock is settled
PennockMN
A town of 478, settled in 1891.
2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Myotus · CC BY 4.0
Population
478
2025 Census estimate · −1.2% since 2020
Typical home
$300K
+2.6% in a year
Household income
$72K
median
Median age
27.1
years
Jobs based here
44
A commuter town
Is Pennock a good place to live?
Pennock has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
478 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
St. Johns TownshipMamre TownshipPennock
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Pennock: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Pennock, and how to reach them.
PowerOtter Tail Power11.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPennock water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Pennock’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Minnesota you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereKandiyohi County Office BldgKandiyohi County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2022
ZIP code5627956279 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Pennock.
Work & commute
A smaller share of working residents in Pennock work locally than in the typical Minnesota or U.S. town
For residents in Pennock, the share who live below the poverty line is 12%. In Pennock, the average trip to work is 20 minutes, below both the Minnesota town median (23 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Also worth knowing: the town’s middle household income comes in at $72,000. Half the trips to work are shorter than 8 miles.
1%work in town
| Pennock | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.8% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $72,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Pennock1%
Willmar50%
Kandiyohi Township2%
Willmar Township2%
Marshall2%
8 mi
median commute distance
44
jobs based in Pennock
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Pennock is inland flooding, at a low overall level
Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in 75% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects in Pennock, 43% come from inland flooding and 23% from cold waves.
25risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers: that is Pennock’s year
In Pennock, the typical July afternoon high is 82°F, against 82°F in Minnesota’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
46″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter7–25°
Spring33–54°
Summer58–80°
Fall36–57°
Oct 7
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Housing
A typical Pennock home is worth about $300K
Values rose 2.6% in the 12 months to September 2026. 63% of households live in a home they own in Pennock. The town’s typical rent stands at $1,042 a month.
$300KZillow home value
| Pennock | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 63% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,042 a month | $1,196 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Pennock$300K
Minnesota$349K
+2.6%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Health
A smaller share of adults have high blood pressure in Pennock than in most of Minnesota or the rest of the country
The share of adults in Pennock who smoke cigarettes: 13%. Against the Minnesota average, Pennock comes out ahead on 8 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 1.
| Pennock | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 31% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 72% | 75% | 79% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 12% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
8 better23 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Pennock | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 5.5% | 8.9% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Fewer adults treating high blood pressure | 72.3% | 76.1% |
Centracare- Rice Memorial Hospital
6.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Pennock
16pages on Pennock
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Pennock
About 4 of every 100 Pennock residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Pennock for work
Where Pennock’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
44jobs based in Pennock
1%of working residents work in town
8 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Pennock
City in Minnesota, United States
Pennock is a city in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 479 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,129 ft
- ZIP code
- 56279
- Area code
- 320
Questions about Pennock
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Pennock, MN a good place to live?
Pennock has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.