Jackson, MN · standard
ZIP Code 56143
Jackson County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,478
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $70,771
- Median income Near-median income area
- $162,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 30.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jackson pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 56143 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 56143 (Jackson, MN) rose +19.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.8 in 2023 to 264.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 56143 covers 471.4 square miles in Jackson, Jackson County, Minnesota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,478 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 56143 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,771 (14% below the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,347. The poverty rate is 9.4%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $162,400 (36% below the average Minnesota ZIP), and median rent is $770; owner occupancy is 71.8%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Jackson County, so 56143 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 56143
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jackson, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 56143.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56143, Jackson, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,478
Population
471.4
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 56143?
44.2
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
3.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$70,771
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$43,347
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 56143 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Jackson, MN household income vs. every Minnesota ZIP code
Median household income among 864 reporting Minnesota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$70,771 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Minnesota ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,289housing units
2,289
Total Housing Units
2,105
Occupied Units
184
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$162,400
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$770
Median Rent
1962
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+19.1%
YoY Change (2024)
264
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+164%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 56143 have increased 19.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 185 |
| 2021 | +5.5% | 195 |
| 2022 | +20.9% | 235 |
| 2023 | -5.8% | 222 |
| 2024 | +19.1% | 264 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 161 business establishments in ZIP 56143, employing approximately 2,703 people with a combined annual payroll of $158,860,000.
161
Businesses
2,703
Employees
$158.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 13.7% |
| Retail trade | 21 | 13.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 12.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 8.7% |
| Construction | 13 | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 5.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 3.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 3.7% |
| Information | 5 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 3.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 1.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 56143 vs 56111 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56111 | Alpha, MN | 420 | 6.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 56143, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,478 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 56143 in?
ZIP code 56143 (Jackson) is located in Jackson County, Minnesota. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 56143?
ZIP code 56143 in Jackson, MN has a population of 4,478 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 56143?
The median household income in ZIP 56143 is $70,771, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 56143?
The median home value in ZIP 56143 is $162,400, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 56143?
The largest racial group in ZIP 56143 is White at 88.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 56143?
ZIP code 56143 has 161 business establishments employing approximately 2,703 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 56143?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 56143 are: Other services (except public administration) (22), Retail trade (21), Accommodation and food services (20). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 56143?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 56143 increased by 19.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 56143?
In ZIP code 56143, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 56143?
In ZIP code 56143, approximately 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 56143?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 56143 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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