Rock County GIS Maps
Rock County, Minnesota, has 9,704 residents and covers 482.5 square miles. The population grew 0.2% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Rock County is 27133.
Luverne is the county's largest population center. Rock County also includes 9 zip codes, 5 public school districts and 36 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Rock County Trends
- Population
- 9,704▴
- Median Home Value
- $201,600▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 3,196▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Rock County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Rock County Population
Rock County had 9,704 residents in 2020. That was 0.2% higher than in 2010. Rock County had 17 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 20 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Luverne, Jasper and Hills.
Population Trend in Rock County MN
Rock County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Rock County Zip Codes
Rock County has 9 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Luverne (56156), Jasper (56144) and Hills (56138). Luverne is the largest zip by population, with about 6,270 residents or 65% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 87% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Rock County MN
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56156 | Luverne | 6,270 | ▴ 3.4% |
| 56144 | Jasper | 1,223 | ▴ 7% |
| 56138 | Hills | 919 | ▴ 2.2% |
| 56116 | Beaver Creek | 592 | ▾ -5.7% |
| 56134 | Hardwick | 411 | ▾ -11% |
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Rock County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Rock County Demographics
Rock County has a median age of 41.1, which makes the county a little older than Minnesota overall. About 24.6% of residents are under 18, while 20% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28.9% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 26.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 38.8%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Rock County MN
Median Age
41.1
Under 18
24.6%
Age 65+
20%
Bachelor's+
26.3%
Rock County School Districts
Rock County is served by 5 public school districts with 3,196 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Luverne Public, Pipestone Area and Edgerton Public. Those three districts account for about 85% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Rock County MN
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luverne Public School District | 1,142 | 35.7% | ▾ -1.1% |
| Pipestone Area School District | 1,138 | 35.6% | ▴ 4.7% |
| Edgerton Public School District | 437 | 13.7% | ▴ 1.6% |
| Hills-Beaver Creek School District | 343 | 10.7% | ▾ -3.1% |
| Ellsworth Public School District | 136 | 4.3% | ▴ 6.3% |
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Rock County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Rock County Housing & Real Estate
Rock County has a median home value of $201,600 and a median gross rent of $745. About 76% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Minnesota median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $269,775 and homes spent about 51 days on the market.
Rock County Housing Mix
Rock County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Rock County Housing Trends
Rock County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Rock County, MN
Rock County has 442 business listings across 229 categories. The largest categories in Rock County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (21, 4.8%), Community & Nonprofits (13, 2.9%), and Landmark And Historical Building (8, 1.8%). The full Rock County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Rock County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Rock County, MN
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 21 | 4.8% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 13 | 2.9% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 8 | 1.8% |
| Art Gallery | 8 | 1.8% |
| Auto Repair | 8 | 1.8% |
| Electrician | 8 | 1.8% |
| Gas Stations | 8 | 1.8% |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 | 1.8% |
| Gyms & Fitness | 7 | 1.6% |
| Beauty Salons | 7 | 1.6% |
Rock County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Meulebroeck, Taubert & Co. | Accountant | Luverne |
| Riverside Hoop Barns Inc. | Agricultural Cooperatives | Steen |
| Nutrien Ag Solutions | Agricultural Service | Luverne |
| Luverne Livestock Auction | Agriculture | Luverne |
| Luverne Municipal Airport | Airport | Luverne |
| Howling Dog Saloon | American Restaurants | Luverne |
| Spotlight Dance Center | Amusement Park | Luverne |
| Redeemed Remnants | Antique Store | Luverne |
| PrairiE Lofts | Apartments | Luverne |
| Sears Hometown Store | Appliance Store | Luverne |
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Rock County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Rock County Basemaps
Rock County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Rock County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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