Murdock

City in Swift County, Minnesota

Murdock is a city in Swift County, Minnesota, with 306 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,089 ft (332 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kerkhoven, 4.3 miles SE.

306residents (2020 Census)
1,089 ftelevation · 332 m
0.6 sq miland area · 1.6 km²
492 / sq mipopulation density
56271ZIP code

About Murdock

Murdock is a rural town in Swift County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 306 at the 2020 census. The city is part of the Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg (KMS) school district. Murdock has Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg Elementary School which is for grades PreK-5.

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Living in Murdock

Median household income: $73,333
Median home value: $103,100
Median rent: $798/mo
Median age: 30.6

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Murdock, MN population

Murdock had 306 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census	306
Density	492 per sq mi (190 per km²)

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

Murdock at a glance

State	Minnesota (MN)
County	Swift County
Type	City
Population	306 (2020)
Land area	0.62 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Elevation	1,089 ft (332 m)
Coordinates	45.2234° N, 95.3946° W
ZIP code	56271
Census code (GEOID)	2744818

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Murdock

What county is Murdock in?

Murdock is in Swift County, Minnesota.

What is the population of Murdock, MN?

306 people lived in Murdock at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Murdock, MN?

The ZIP code of Murdock is 56271.

What is the elevation of Murdock?

1,089 feet (332 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Murdock?

Kerkhoven (4.3 mi), De Graff (4.4 mi), Sunburg (11.4 mi), Pennock (12.0 mi), Benson (12.1 mi).

Last updated: November 14, 2026