City

Jeffers, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Cottonwood County  ·  Minnesota

👥490Population
💰$51,607Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂35.6Median Age
🏠$94,500Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓21.8%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊11.7%Unemployment▲ 139% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82%Hispanic: 14.3%Asian: 3.1%Other: 0.6%Race
White82.0%
Hispanic14.3%
Asian3.1%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
23%
18–24
8%
25–44
18%
45–64
21%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty29.4% ▲ 194% above avg
College Grads21.8% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment11.7% ▲ 139% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (3.7%)
HS Graduate104 (38.4%)
Some College35 (12.9%)
Associates63 (23.2%)
Bachelors30 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree29 (10.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.7%HS Grad: 38.4%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 23.2%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 10.7%Edu
No HS3.7%
HS Grad38.4%
Some College12.9%
Associates23.2%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate10.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.5%Renter: 8.5%Tenure
Owner91.5%
Renter8.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,607 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$94,500 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$675/mo
Total Housing Units232
Vacant Units33

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
63%
About Jeffers, MN

Jeffers is a city in Minnesota, located in Cottonwood County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 490 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.6 years.

Economically, Jeffers is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,607 is below the national average. Approximately 29.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Jeffers is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $94,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $675 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jeffers is less-educated. 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (82.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Jeffers
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56145 490 $51,607 $94,500 $675 11.7% 21.8% 91.5%