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Jackson, CA
City in Amador County, California.
Population
5,048
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,409
ZIP codes
0
Jackson and its ZIP codes
Jackson at a glance
- Jackson is about 5.6 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,239, 29% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $442,700 (40% below California) and median rent is $1,429 a month.
Local data for Jackson, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jackson, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,239
Poverty rate
10.9%
Median home value
$442,700
Median rent
$1,429/mo
Homeownership
60.5%
Bachelor's or higher
23.6%
Median age
50.2
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (862), Mexican Americans (701), Italian Americans (542).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Amador County. PPP loans are for Jackson.
Unemployment rate
5.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,556
12,197 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,703
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$346M
FY 2026, $8,538 per person
How people get to work
Jackson, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.9%
- Carpooled13.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle2.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jackson, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
30
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
99
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 39°F
32.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jackson, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.0%
U.S. 33.3% -5.3 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
11.0%
U.S. 12.8% -1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Jackson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MartellCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 2.2 |
| Sutter CreekCity | 2.7 mi | 2.7 |
| Mokelumne HillCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 3.1 |
| Amador CityCity | 5.6 mi | 0.3 |
| PalomaCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Pine GroveCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 7.5 |
| DrytownCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 3.3 |
| Buena VistaCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.7 |
| IoneCity | 9.5 mi | 4.6 |
| Red CorralCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 6.3 |
| PlymouthCity | 10 mi | 2.6 |
| Campo SecoCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| FiddletownCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.6 |
| VolcanoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| GlencoeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.6 |
| PioneerCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jackson, CA in?
- Jackson is in Amador County, California.
- What is the population of Jackson, CA?
- About 5,048 people live in Jackson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jackson?
- Nearby places include Martell (2.1 mi), Sutter Creek (2.7 mi), Mokelumne Hill (4.6 mi), Amador City (5.6 mi), Paloma (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023