Jackson County GIS Maps
Jackson County, Minnesota, has 9,989 residents across 10,835 parcels and covers 703 square miles. The population declined 2.7% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Jackson County is 27063.
Jackson is the county's largest population center. Jackson County also includes 6 zip codes, 4 public school districts and 47 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Jackson County Trends
- Population
- 9,989▾
- Median Home Value
- $145,400▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 3,038▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Jackson County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Jackson County Parcels
Jackson County has 10,835 mapped parcels covering 448,379 acres. The median assessed value is $281,600. The median lot size is 7.99 acres. 5,206 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 5,707 distinct owner names. Owner names, assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Mailing addresses reach 97.7%. Site addresses reach 50.3%. Browse the interactive Jackson County Parcel viewer here.
Jackson County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 10,835 | 100% |
| Owner name | 10,648 | 98.3% |
| Owner mailing address | 10,584 | 97.7% |
| Site address | 5,445 | 50.3% |
| Land use code | 10,645 | 98.2% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 10,835 | 100% |
| Land value | 10,835 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 10,835 | 100% |
| Acreage | 10,835 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 10,835 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Jackson County parcel records.
Jackson County Population
Jackson County had 9,989 residents in 2020. That was 2.7% lower than in 2010. Jackson County had 1,279 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 14 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Jackson, Lakefield and Heron Lake.
Population Trend in Jackson County MN
Jackson County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Jackson County Zip Codes
Jackson County has 6 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Jackson (56143), Lakefield (56150) and Heron Lake (56137). Jackson is the largest zip by population, with about 4,545 residents or 46% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 83% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Jackson County MN
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56143 | Jackson | 4,545 | ▴ 1.5% |
| 56150 | Lakefield | 2,715 | ▾ -1% |
| 56137 | Heron Lake | 1,051 | ▾ -8.5% |
| 56167 | Round Lake | 619 | ▾ -6.4% |
| 56111 | Alpha | 399 | ▾ -5% |
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Jackson County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Jackson County Demographics
Jackson County has a median age of 44.5, which makes the county a little older than Minnesota overall. About 22.1% of residents are under 18, while 23% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 27.5% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 24.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 38.8%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Jackson County MN
Median Age
44.5
Under 18
22.1%
Age 65+
23%
Bachelor's+
24.9%
Jackson County School Districts
Jackson County is served by 4 public school districts with 3,038 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Windom Public, Jackson County Central and Mountain Lake Public Schools. Those three districts account for about 91% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Jackson County MN
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windom Public School District | 1,187 | 39.1% | ▴ 3.2% |
| Jackson County Central School District | 1,093 | 36% | ▾ -1% |
| Mountain Lake Public Schools | 498 | 16.4% | ▾ -2.2% |
| Heron Lake-Okabena School District | 260 | 8.6% | ▾ -10.3% |
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Jackson County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Jackson County Housing & Real Estate
Jackson County has a median home value of $145,400 and a median gross rent of $736. About 81% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Minnesota median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $191,500 and homes spent about 67 days on the market.
Jackson County Housing Mix
Jackson County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Jackson County Housing Trends
Jackson County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Jackson County, MN
Jackson County has 533 business listings across 220 categories. The largest categories in Jackson County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (29, 5.4%), Gas Stations (14, 2.6%), and Parks & Recreation (12, 2.3%). The full Jackson County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Jackson County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Jackson County, MN
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 29 | 5.4% |
| Gas Stations | 14 | 2.6% |
| Parks & Recreation | 12 | 2.3% |
| Auto Repair | 11 | 2.1% |
| Public And Government Association | 10 | 1.9% |
| Lake | 10 | 1.9% |
| Convenience Stores | 9 | 1.7% |
| Insurance Agencies | 9 | 1.7% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 8 | 1.5% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 8 | 1.5% |
Jackson County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Hi-Rise | Accommodation | Jackson |
| Olmem Marjorie CPA Ltd | Accountant | Lakefield |
| KKOJ Radio | Advertising Agency | Jackson |
| Liepold Farms | Agricultural Service | Okabena |
| RCR Livestock | Agriculture | Jackson |
| Jackson Municipal Airport | Airport | Jackson |
| Lakefield Ambulance Services | Ambulance And Ems Services | Lakefield |
| Itsy Bitsy Family Farm | Amusement Park | LAKEFIELD |
| Happy Dog Country Clips & Kennels | Animal Shelters | Round Lake |
| Red Wagon Antiques | Antique Store | Jackson |
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Jackson County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Jackson County Basemaps
Jackson County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Jackson County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Jackson County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Jackson County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.