Heron Lake
City in Jackson County, Minnesota
Heron Lake is a city in Jackson County, Minnesota, with 602 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,421 ft (433 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Okabena, 4.1 miles S.
- 602residents (2020 Census)
- 1,421 ftelevation · 433 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.2 km²
- 485 / sq mipopulation density
- 56137ZIP code
About Heron Lake
Heron Lake is a city in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, Heron Lake had a population of 602.
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Living in Heron Lake
- Median household income
- $68,000
- Median home value
- $88,600
- Median rent
- $833/mo
- Median age
- 45.8
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Heron Lake had 602 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 602 |
|---|---|
| Density | 485 per sq mi (187 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Heron Lake at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 602 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.24 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,421 ft (433 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.7981° N, 95.3198° W |
| ZIP code | 56137 |
| Official website | heronlakecity.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2728700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Heron Lake
- Okabena4.1 mi S
- Wilder6.0 mi E
- Kinbrae8.0 mi W
- Dundee8.0 mi NW
- Brewster10.0 mi SW
- Lakefield11.2 mi SE
- Windom11.3 mi NE
- Fish Lake13.9 mi E
- Fulda15.0 mi W
- Bingham Lake15.7 mi NE
- Storden16.7 mi N
- Westbrook17.8 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Heron Lake
What county is Heron Lake in?
Heron Lake is in Jackson County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Heron Lake, MN?
602 people lived in Heron Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Heron Lake, MN?
The ZIP code of Heron Lake is 56137.
What is the elevation of Heron Lake?
1,421 feet (433 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Heron Lake?
Okabena (4.1 mi), Wilder (6.0 mi), Kinbrae (8.0 mi), Dundee (8.0 mi), Brewster (10.0 mi).
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