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County ProfileMN

Jackson County

Population: 9,989 · 5 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
9,989
People
Median age
44.5
Housing
Total households
4,387
Income
Median household income
$75,743
Housing
Total housing units
4,905
Employment
Employment rate
64.2%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
26.1%
Healthcare
Insured population
97%
County details
Local time 01:06:22(CT)
NameJackson
Total ZIP codes5total
ZIP codes (by type)
5 Standard
Area code507
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates43.671111, -95.1497314
Land area703 sq miles(1,820.7 km²)

Map of Jackson county, Minnesota with ZIP codes

Map of Jackson County, Minnesota and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Jackson County

Compare the largest cities in Jackson County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Jackson3,323$70,2231ZIPs
Lakefield1,735$71,6481ZIPs
Heron Lake602$68,0001ZIPs
Okabena203$86,7191ZIPs
Alpha97$145,3621ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Jackson County

Review the most populated postal areas across Jackson County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
56143Jackson$70,7714,545
56150Lakefield$76,8442,715
56137Heron Lake$71,2501,051
56111Alpha$98,125399
56161Okabena$86,000369

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS