City

Jackson, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Minnesota

👥4,529Population
💰$64,865Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$158,100Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓40.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.3%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 1%Asian: 1.6%Other: 4.3%Race
White89.3%
Hispanic3.8%
Black1.0%
Asian1.6%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads40.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma21 (0.7%)
HS Graduate910 (29.6%)
Some College366 (11.9%)
Associates533 (17.3%)
Bachelors367 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree878 (28.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 29.6%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 28.6%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad29.6%
Some College11.9%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate28.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.4%Renter: 26.6%Tenure
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,865 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$158,100 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$711/mo
Total Housing Units2,250
Vacant Units150

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
63%
About Jackson, MN

Jackson is a city in Minnesota, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,529 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Jackson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,865 is near the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Jackson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $158,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $711 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jackson is well-educated. 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.31%).

Jackson, MN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Jackson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56143 4,529 $64,865 $158,100 $711 3.8% 40.5% 73.4%