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Jackson, MN — ZIP 56143

Population: 4,509 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 56143 (Jackson, MN) is $207,671 — down 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $194,943 after a median 57 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,263/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with ice storm, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$207,671

Typical home value

-1.1%

1-year change

57

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$207,671
1-year appreciation
-1.1%
3-year appreciation
+7.5%
5-year appreciation
+25.4%
10-year appreciation
+77.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$211,792
House Price Index (state)
442.4 (+2.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$194,943
Median list price
$157,390
Median price per sqft
$105
1-year sale-price change
+30.0%
Median days on market
57 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
38
Sale-to-list ratio
92.2%
Active listings
11
New listings (monthly)
5

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,263/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$706/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$922/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,328/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,333/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop, Jackson County Central School Dist.
Schools include
Jackson Co Central Credit Recovery, Jackson County Central Senior High, Riverside Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 23% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
31.4 in
Annual snowfall
41.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Jackson Municipal Airport (MJQ) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) (86 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
SANFORD JACKSON MEDICAL CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-25 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1962
Housing built before 1970
59.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,412
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
74.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,188
Average weekly wage
$972
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Agriculture, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
62

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 56143State medianUS median
Typical home value$207,671$298,060$285,053
Median sale price$194,943$303,661$319,906
Median days on market57 days35 days48 days
Typical rent$1,263/mo$1,669/mo$1,803/mo
Median annual property tax$1,412$2,128$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 56143?
$207,671.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 56143?
$194,943.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 56143?
Median days on market: 57 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 56143?
Typical rent: $1,263/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 56143?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 56143?
Risk to homes is higher than 23% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 56143?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 56143?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 56143?
3 schools (1 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 56143?
Regional Price Parity: 88.6 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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