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Jackson County, MN
7 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Jackson County, Minnesota.
Population
9,933
Land area
703sq mi
People per sq mi
14
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Jackson County
Jackson County at a glance
- Jackson County is 80% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,743, 15% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,100 (52% below Minnesota) and median rent is $787 a month.
- Its largest cities are Jackson (3,287), Lakefield (1,507) and Heron Lake (593).
Local data for Jackson County, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jackson County, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,743
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$157,100
Prices +2.2% in a year
Median rent
$787/mo
Homeownership
80.1%
Bachelor's or higher
26.1%
Median age
44.5
Average commute
18.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,703), Norwegian Americans (1,150), Irish Americans (1,002).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,913
4,837 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,364
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$81.91M
FY 2026, $8,200 per person
PPP loans
$31.28M
1,038 loans, 3,347 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$107K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Jackson County, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked4.4%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jackson County, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
640
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
22
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 5°F
30.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jackson County, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Jackson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Jackson County, MN?
- Jackson is the largest city or town in Jackson County, with about 3,287 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Jackson County?
- Jackson County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 56111, 56143, 56150, 56161, 56167.
- What is the population of Jackson County, MN?
- About 9,933 people live in Jackson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Jackson County?
- Jackson County borders Nobles County, Martin County, Dickinson County, IA, Cottonwood County, Watonwan County, Emmet County, IA, Osceola County, IA.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023