Lakefield
City in Jackson County, Minnesota

Lakefield is a city in Jackson County, Minnesota, with 1,735 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,483 ft (452 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Okabena, 8.6 miles NW.
- 1,735residents (2020 Census)
- 1,483 ftelevation · 452 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.5 km²
- 1,296 / sq mipopulation density
- 56150ZIP code
About Lakefield
Lakefield is a city in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,735 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Lakefield
- Median household income
- $71,648
- Median home value
- $133,800
- Median rent
- $770/mo
- Median age
- 43.3
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Lakefield had 1,735 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,735 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,296 per sq mi (501 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lakefield at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,735 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.34 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,483 ft (452 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.6780° N, 95.1695° W |
| ZIP code | 56150 |
| Official website | lakefieldmn.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2734316 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lakefield
- Okabena8.6 mi NW
- Jackson9.7 mi E
- Wilder10.6 mi N
- Heron Lake11.2 mi NW
- Fish Lake12.7 mi NE
- Windom13.7 mi N
- Brewster14.8 mi W
- Alpha15.1 mi E
- Orleans, IA16.1 mi S
- Bingham Lake17.1 mi N
- Lake Park, IA17.8 mi SW
- Round Lake18.0 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lakefield
What county is Lakefield in?
Lakefield is in Jackson County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Lakefield, MN?
1,735 people lived in Lakefield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lakefield, MN?
The ZIP code of Lakefield is 56150.
What is the elevation of Lakefield?
1,483 feet (452 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lakefield?
Okabena (8.6 mi), Jackson (9.7 mi), Wilder (10.6 mi), Heron Lake (11.2 mi), Fish Lake (12.7 mi).
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