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Jackson County, CO
1 city or town and 4 ZIP codes in Jackson County, Colorado.
Population
1,372
Land area
1,614sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Jackson County
Jackson County at a glance
- Jackson County is 98% less dense than Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $47,667, 50% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $239,600 (56% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,701 a month.
Local data for Jackson County, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jackson County, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,667
Poverty rate
14.6%
Median home value
$239,600
Prices +5.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,701/mo
Homeownership
71.1%
Bachelor's or higher
31.3%
Median age
51.6
Average commute
12.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (287), Irish Americans (131), Mexican Americans (122).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,581
557 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,936
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$8.2M
FY 2026, $5,951 per person
PPP loans
$2.1M
65 loans, 270 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$1,471
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Jackson County, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone48.1%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked14.0%
- Bicycle2.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home29.7%
Average one-way commute: 12.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jackson County, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
567
Most often winter storm
July high / Jan low
76° / 2°F
12.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jackson County, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.0%
U.S. 33.3% -3.3 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Jackson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Jackson County, CO?
- Walden is the largest city or town in Jackson County, with about 573 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Jackson County?
- Jackson County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 80430, 80434, 80473, 80480.
- What is the population of Jackson County, CO?
- About 1,372 people live in Jackson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Jackson County?
- Jackson County borders Larimer County, Albany County, WY, Routt County, Grand County, Carbon County, WY.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023