Jackson County, MN ZIP Codes
Minnesota (MN) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
9,990
population (2021)
-2.7%
pop change since 2010
27063
FIPS code
Jackson County ZIP code map
About Jackson County
Jackson County is located in Minnesota and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 9,990 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.7% from 10,266 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Jackson County is 27063.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 9,990 |
| 2010 population | 10,266 |
| Change | -2.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| FIPS code | 27063 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Jackson County
ZIP codes for Jackson County, MN (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56111 | Alpha | Jackson | View map |
| 56137 | Heron Lake | Jackson | View map |
| 56143 | Jackson | Jackson | View map |
| 56150 | Lakefield | Jackson | View map |
| 56161 | Okabena | Jackson | View map |
Demographics & statistics
8,757
Population
44.6
Median age
$67,048
Median household income
$36,667
Per capita income
$122,800
Median home value
$586
Median monthly rent
84.2%
Home ownership
11.2%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
3,431
Housing units
23.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
270
Under 5
255
231
5–9
219
306
10–14
290
248
15–19
234
213
20–24
201
503
25–34
477
512
35–44
484
517
45–54
490
325
55–59
307
338
60–64
320
544
65–74
515
289
75–84
273
203
85+
193
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,886 | 21.6% |
| 18 and over | 6,871 | 78.4% |
| 65 and over | 2,017 | 21.2% |
| Median age | 44.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91%
Two or more races
3.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
Asian
1.6%
Other race
1.6%
Black or African American
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,115 | 91% |
| Two or more races | 303 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 157 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 146 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 141 | 1.6% |
| Black or African American | 49 | 0.5% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
6.6%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
14.4%
$50k–$75k
17.0%
$75k–$100k
19.5%
$100k–$150k
15.6%
$150k–$200k
7.5%
$200k+
5.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.5% |
| $200k+ | 5.5% |
| Median income | $67,048 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.9%
$50k–$100k
28.6%
$100k–$150k
20.6%
$150k–$200k
14.8%
$200k–$300k
16.9%
$300k–$500k
7.0%
$500k–$1M
1.7%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $122,800 |
| Median rent / month | $586 |
| Owner occupied | 84.2% |
| Renter occupied | 15.8% |
| Vacant | 10.0% |
| Single-family detached | 92.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.9% |
| Mobile homes | 1.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.38 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 40.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.2% |
| 3 or more | 37.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 56.0% |
| Electricity | 10.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 27.7% |
| Fuel oil | 4.3% |
| Wood | 0.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,810 | 48.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 300 | 8.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 882 | 23.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 857 | 20.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 920 | 24.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,393 | 34.4% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.5% | 19.2% |
| Married | 53.4% | 56.1% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 10.1% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 13.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
4.6%
HS graduate
33.0%
Some college, no degree
22.6%
Associate's degree
15.1%
Bachelor's degree
15.8%
Graduate / professional
7.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 153 | 7.1% |
| Kindergarten | 97 | 6.3% |
| Elementary school | 834 | 47.9% |
| High school | 423 | 28.2% |
| College / grad school | 268 | 10.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.9%
Manufacturing
19.8%
Agriculture & mining
9.6%
Retail trade
9.4%
Construction
8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Public administration
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Other services
3.3%
Wholesale trade
3.2%
Professional & management
3.1%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.6% |
| Service | 18.6% |
| Sales & office | 13.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.1% |
| Production & transportation | 20.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.0% |
| Government | 14.2% |
| Self-employed | 10.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.8% |
| Carpool | 10.7% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 10.0% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.1 |
Poverty
All people
11.2%
Under 18 years
14.4%
18 and over
10.4%
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
37.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.6% |
| Retirement income | 22.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 32.6% |
| High cholesterol | 32.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 26.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 8.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.1% |
| No physical activity | 22.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 11.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.7% |
| Visited dentist | 66.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 12.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 633 | 8.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 6.3% |
| 18–64 years | 12.1% |
| 65 and over | 32.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.1% |
| Public insurance | 37.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,232 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 139 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 69 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 40 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,538 | 97.6% |
| Born in same state | 8,435 | 96.8% |
| Born in different state | 6,004 | 67.8% |
| Foreign born | 103 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 219 | 2.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 120 | 41.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 1,268 | 14.5% |
| Italian | 848 | 9.7% |
| French | 486 | 5.5% |
| Arab | 331 | 3.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 288 | 3.3% |
| Dutch | 185 | 2.1% |
| German | 19 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.4% |
| Internet access | 92.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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