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ZIP Code 56143

Jackson County, Minnesota — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 11, 2026

4,478
10/sq mi: $70,771
Median income: $162,400
Median home value: 30.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jackson pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 31th 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.

ZIP code 56143 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 471.4 square miles in Jackson, Jackson County, Minnesota. The area is home to 4,478 residents, producing a population density of 10 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 56143 against Minnesota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 56143 sits at $70,771 (14% below the Minnesota average), while per-capita income is $43,347. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $162,400 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $770 per month, and 71.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 56143 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 56143 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 56143

Other services (except public administration)

22
Retail trade

21
Accommodation and food services

20
Health care and social assistance

14
Construction

13

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 56143, Jackson, MN · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-11 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,478

Population

471.4

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 56143?

44.2

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.6%

African American 1.3%

Asian 2.2%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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

$43,347

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 56143 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$70,771 48th percentile higher than 48% of 30,318 US ZIPs

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,289

Total Housing Units

2,105

Occupied Units

184

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.8%

Renter 28.2%

$162,400

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$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

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

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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.