City

Okabena, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Minnesota

👥343Population
💰$97,500Median HH Income▲ 28% above avg
🎂46.7Median Age
🏠$108,300Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓52.8%College Grads▲ 36% above avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.8%Hispanic: 0.3%Asian: 4.1%Other: 7.9%Race
White87.8%
Hispanic0.3%
Asian4.1%
Other7.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
34%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads52.8% ▲ 36% above avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
HS Graduate65 (27.7%)
Some College19 (8.1%)
Associates27 (11.5%)
Bachelors47 (20%)
Graduate Degree77 (32.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 27.7%Some College: 8.1%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 20%Graduate: 32.8%Edu
HS Grad27.7%
Some College8.1%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors20.0%
Graduate32.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.6%Renter: 4.4%Tenure
Owner95.6%
Renter4.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$97,500 ▲ 28% above avg
Median Home Value$108,300 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,083/mo
Total Housing Units149
Vacant Units13

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Walked
16%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
64%
About Okabena, MN

Okabena is a city in Minnesota, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 343 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.7 years.

Economically, Okabena is a middle-income community. The median household income of $97,500 is above the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Okabena is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $108,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,083 per month. Homeownership is high at 95.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Okabena is well-educated. 52.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Okabena
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56161 343 $97,500 $108,300 $1,083 3.5% 52.8% 95.6%