County

Jackson County, MN

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Minnesota

👥9,181Population
💰$68,908Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$140,103Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓39.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.8%Hispanic: 4.7%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1.1%Other: 3.8%Race
White89.8%
Hispanic4.7%
Black0.7%
Asian1.1%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty9.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads39.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma34 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,951 (31.5%)
Some College767 (12.4%)
Associates1,017 (16.4%)
Bachelors881 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree1,540 (24.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 14.2%Graduate: 24.9%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad31.5%
Some College12.4%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors14.2%
Graduate24.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.5%Renter: 19.5%Tenure
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,908 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$140,103 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$808/mo
Total Housing Units4,453
Vacant Units382

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
63%
About Jackson County, MN

Jackson County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 9,181 residents. With a median age of 44.2, it is a middle-aged county.

Jackson County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $68,907 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.6%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.6% is near the national average.

Housing in Jackson County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $140,103 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $808. Homeownership rates are high at 80.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Jackson County are primarily White (89.78%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Jackson County, MN is a solidly middle-class area in Minnesota. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Jackson County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
56111 Alpha 355 $91,563 $113,800 $1,125 2.3% 47.4%
56137 Heron Lake 1,091 $68,500 $114,400 $738 0.2% 32.2%
56143 Jackson 4,529 $64,865 $158,100 $711 3.8% 40.5%
56150 Lakefield 2,863 $69,224 $128,500 $917 1.6% 36.8%
56161 Okabena 343 $97,500 $108,300 $1,083 3.5% 52.8%

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