City

Alpha, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Minnesota

👥355Population
💰$91,563Median HH Income▲ 20% above avg
🎂51.2Median Age
🏠$113,800Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓47.4%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.4%Hispanic: 9%Other: 0.6%Race
White90.4%
Hispanic9.0%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
12%
18–24
9%
25–44
19%
45–64
41%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty6.8% ▼ 32% below avg
College Grads47.4% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
HS Graduate59 (23.7%)
Some College31 (12.4%)
Associates41 (16.5%)
Bachelors31 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree87 (34.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 23.7%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 34.9%Edu
HS Grad23.7%
Some College12.4%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate34.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.1%Renter: 8.9%Tenure
Owner91.1%
Renter8.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$91,563 ▲ 20% above avg
Median Home Value$113,800 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,125/mo
Total Housing Units204
Vacant Units35

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
66%
About Alpha, MN

Alpha is a city in Minnesota, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 355 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.2 years.

Economically, Alpha is a middle-income community. The median household income of $91,563 is above the national average. Approximately 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Alpha is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $113,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,125 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alpha is well-educated. 47.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.42%).

Alpha, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Alpha
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56111 355 $91,563 $113,800 $1,125 2.3% 47.4% 91.1%