City

Lakefield, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Minnesota

👥2,863Population
💰$69,224Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$128,500Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓36.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 67% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Hispanic: 4%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.4%Race
White93.2%
Hispanic4.0%
Black0.3%
Asian0.2%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty7.5% ▼ 25% below avg
College Grads36.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 67% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.5%)
HS Graduate688 (36.8%)
Some College225 (12%)
Associates259 (13.9%)
Bachelors331 (17.7%)
Graduate Degree358 (19.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 12%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 17.7%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad36.8%
Some College12.0%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors17.7%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.4%Renter: 12.7%Tenure
Owner87.4%
Renter12.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,224 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$128,500 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$917/mo
Total Housing Units1,335
Vacant Units133

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
61%
About Lakefield, MN

Lakefield is a city in Minnesota, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,863 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Lakefield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,224 is near the national average. Approximately 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lakefield is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $128,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $917 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lakefield is moderately educated. 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lakefield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56150 2,863 $69,224 $128,500 $917 1.6% 36.8% 87.4%