Hayward

City in Freeborn County, Minnesota

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Hayward is a city in Freeborn County, Minnesota, with 252 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,257 ft (383 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Glenville, 5.5 miles S.

About Hayward

Hayward is a city in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States, near Albert Lea. As of the 2020 census, Hayward had a population of 252.

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Median household income
$61,250
Median home value
$114,000
Median age
48.3
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Hayward, MN population

Hayward had 252 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census252
Density414 per sq mi (160 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Hayward at a glance

StateMinnesota (MN)
CountyFreeborn County
TypeCity
Population252 (2020)
Land area0.61 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Elevation1,257 ft (383 m)
Coordinates43.6499° N, 93.2460° W
ZIP code56043
Census code (GEOID)2727944

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Frequently asked questions about Hayward

What county is Hayward in?

Hayward is in Freeborn County, Minnesota.

What is the population of Hayward, MN?

252 people lived in Hayward at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Hayward, MN?

The ZIP code of Hayward is 56043.

What is the elevation of Hayward?

1,257 feet (383 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Hayward?

Glenville (5.5 mi), Albert Lea (5.9 mi), Myrtle (7.3 mi), Hollandale (7.9 mi), Clarks Grove (8.8 mi).

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