56143 ZIP Code — Jackson, MN

Jackson County, Minnesota

ZIP code 56143 is located in Jackson, Minnesota, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 187.91 square miles and serves a population of 4,523 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.

About ZIP code 56143

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $154,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $67,832. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

4,523
population
187.91
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56143 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56143

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City Status
Jackson Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
56111 Alpha (4.5 mi) 56171 Sherburn (11.3 mi) 56150 Lakefield (12.1 mi) 56127 Dunnell (13.1 mi) 56176 Trimont (15.4 mi) 56161 Okabena (16 mi) 56160 Odin (17.1 mi) 51360 Spirit Lake (18.5 mi) 56159 Mountain Lake (18.5 mi) 56101 Windom (18.7 mi) 56181 Welcome (18.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 4,523
Population density 24 / sq mi
State FIPS 27
County FIPS 063
Geography
Land area 187.91 sq mi
Water area 3.22 sq mi
Latitude 43.6745
Longitude -94.9810
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 507
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 41.0% 39.6% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 37.2% 38.6% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 17.5% 18.4% 26.5%
Over $200k 4.3% 3.3% 8.5%

Demographics & statistics

4,523
Population
24
People per sq mi
47.0
Median age
$67,832
Median household income
$38,225
Per capita income
$154,800
Median home value
$756
Median monthly rent
74.5%
Home ownership
12.4%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
1,781
Housing units
24.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
144
Under 5
138
93
5–9
89
133
10–14
127
125
15–19
120
121
20–24
115
244
25–34
232
259
35–44
247
292
45–54
279
168
55–59
160
198
60–64
188
303
65–74
289
134
75–84
128
101
85+
96
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1889219.7%
18 and over3,63180.3%
65 and over1,05123.2%
Median age47.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.8%
Two or more races 3.9%
Asian 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Other race 1.3%
Black or African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White4,11489.8%
Two or more races1803.9%
Asian1242.7%
Hispanic or Latino601.3%
Other race591.3%
Black or African American430.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native30.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 41.0% 39.6% 33.6%
$50k – $100k 37.2% 38.6% 31.5%
$100k – $200k 17.5% 18.4% 26.5%
Over $200k 4.3% 3.3% 8.5%
Under $10k 3.1%
$10k–$15k 5.2%
$15k–$25k 7.4%
$25k–$35k 9.8%
$35k–$50k 12.2%
$50k–$75k 19.0%
$75k–$100k 16.6%
$100k–$150k 15.0%
$150k–$200k 7.4%
$200k+ 4.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.1%
$10k–$15k5.2%
$15k–$25k7.4%
$25k–$35k9.8%
$35k–$50k12.2%
$50k–$75k19.0%
$75k–$100k16.6%
$100k–$150k15.0%
$150k–$200k7.4%
$200k+4.3%
Median income$67,832

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.7%
$50k–$100k 20.5%
$100k–$150k 18.4%
$150k–$200k 20.7%
$200k–$300k 14.8%
$300k–$500k 14.0%
$500k–$1M 2.7%
$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$154,800
Median rent / month$756
Owner occupied74.5%
Renter occupied25.5%
Vacant8.5%
Single-family detached79.8%
Large apartment buildings9.2%
Mobile homes1.3%
Median rooms6.3
Avg household size (owned)2.14

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.1%
2000–20095.3%
1990–19995.0%
1980–19898.1%
1970–197917.3%
1960–196910.5%
1950–195913.5%
1940–19494.0%
1939 or earlier32.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.3%
1 bedroom9.3%
2 bedrooms27.5%
3 bedrooms34.9%
4 bedrooms19.7%
5+ bedrooms7.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.0%
1 vehicle30.9%
2 vehicles36.0%
3 or more27.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas60.8%
Electricity15.8%
Propane / LP gas21.0%
Fuel oil0.8%
Wood0.9%
No fuel used0.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family97445.8%
Cohabiting couple1245.8%
Male householder, no spouse50523.8%
Female householder, no spouse52224.6%
Households with children under 1846121.7%
Households with seniors (65+)75335.4%
Average household size2.09

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married33.1%22.3%
Married54.8%52.8%
Separated0.0%2.2%
Widowed2.8%10.8%
Divorced9.3%11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%
Some HS, no diploma 3.3%
HS graduate 33.8%
Some college, no degree 21.9%
Associate's degree 14.4%
Bachelor's degree 17.5%
Graduate / professional 7.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.6%
Bachelor's or higher24.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool729.0%
Kindergarten445.5%
Elementary school32140.1%
High school18823.5%
College / grad school17622.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.8%
Education & healthcare 20.9%
Retail trade 12.7%
Construction 7.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%
Public administration 6.2%
Agriculture & mining 5.6%
Other services 5.6%
Transportation & utilities 3.5%
Finance & real estate 2.8%
Professional & management 2.4%
Wholesale trade 1.7%
Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts35.6%
Service15.3%
Sales & office16.0%
Natural resources & construction10.5%
Production & transportation22.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector77.2%
Government15.5%
Self-employed7.1%
Unpaid family workers0.2%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone78.3%
Carpool7.0%
Public transit0.5%
Walk8.5%
Work from home5.7%
Other means0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)16.1

Poverty

All people 12.4%
Under 18 years 20.4%
18 and over 10.4%
Married-couple families 1.2%
Female-led households 43.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security34.5%
Retirement income23.8%
Supplemental Security1.8%
Cash public assistance1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP6.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity30.6%
High blood pressure31.7%
High cholesterol31.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Heart disease7.4%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma8.9%
Arthritis25.5%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease6.2%
Cancer7.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.5%
Binge drinking18.3%
No physical activity21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.1%
Depression21.7%
Fair or poor health12.9%
Poor mental health13.0%
Poor physical health9.9%
No health insurance10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.5%
Visited dentist67.0%
Cholesterol screening89.7%
Teeth loss12.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans3599.9%
Disability%
Any disability15.0%
Under 186.8%
18–64 years7.9%
65 and over40.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance77.0%
Public insurance37.1%
No insurance4.6%
Uninsured under 190.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only4,24193.8%
Spanish912.1%
Other Indo-European300.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages330.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)4,37396.7%
Born in same state4,29194.9%
Born in different state3,03467.1%
Foreign born821.8%
Naturalized citizen1503.3%
Not a US citizen9865.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish75316.6%
Italian4499.9%
French2615.8%
Arab2124.7%
AncestryCount%
English1353%
Dutch922%
German120.3%
Irish40.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access47.0%
Internet access90.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56143

What city is ZIP code 56143 in?

ZIP code 56143 is primarily assigned to Jackson, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 56143 in?

ZIP code 56143 falls within Jackson County, Minnesota.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56143?

The median home value in ZIP code 56143 is $154,800.

Does ZIP code 56143 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 56143 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 56143?

ZIP code 56143 has an estimated population of 4,523 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 56143?

The median household income in ZIP code 56143 is $67,832, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 56143 in?

ZIP code 56143 observes the CST timezone.

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