ZIP Code 55342: Hector, Minnesota
ZIP code 55342 covers part or all of Hector in Renville County, Minnesota. Its reference point is at latitude 44.7485 and longitude -94.7058 (44°44'54.6"N 94°42'20.9"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 55342
55342 is the only ZIP code listed for Hector, MN in our directory.
Across Renville County there are 10 ZIP codes listed, and Minnesota has 1,084 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 55314 in Buffalo Lake, MN, about 5.8 mi to the east.
| ZIP code | 55342 |
|---|---|
| City | Hector |
| County | Renville County |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Latitude | 44.7485 |
| Longitude | -94.7058 |
| DMS | 44°44'54.6"N 94°42'20.9"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 55314 (Buffalo Lake, 5.8 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 55342
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ZIP Codes Near 55342
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 55342, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 55342, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Buffalo Lake, MN (5.8 mi east), Bird Island, MN (8.1 mi west) and Stewart, MN (13 mi east). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Buffalo Lake, MN – 5.8 mi east
- Bird Island, MN – 8.1 mi west
- Stewart, MN – 13 mi east
- Olivia, MN – 13 mi west
- Cosmos, MN – 15 mi north
- Fairfax, MN – 15 mi south
- Gibbon, MN – 15 mi southeast
- Franklin, MN – 17 mi southwest
- Lake Lillian, MN – 18 mi northwest
- Brownton, MN – 18 mi east
Schools Near Hector, MN
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Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
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Residents of ZIP code 55342 may also use facilities in nearby Buffalo Lake, Bird Island and Stewart.
Shopping and Dining in Hector
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Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Hector, Minnesota can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 55342.
To research local history, try searching for Renville County records and archives along with the name Hector.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 55342, Buffalo Lake lies about 5.8 mi to the east, Bird Island lies about 8.1 mi to the west, Stewart lies about 13 mi to the east, Olivia lies about 13 mi to the west and Cosmos lies about 15 mi to the north. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
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