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Jackson County, FL
11 cities and towns and 12 ZIP codes in Jackson County, Florida.
Population
48,250
Land area
918sq mi
People per sq mi
53
ZIP codes
12
Cities and towns in Jackson County
Jackson County at a glance
- Jackson County is 87% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,149, 34% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $120,800 (66% below Florida) and median rent is $865 a month.
- Its largest cities are Marianna (7,150), Graceville (2,483) and Malone (1,998).
Local data for Jackson County, FL
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools24
- Colleges2
- Libraries2
- Banks12
- Post Offices11
- Parks35
- Grocery Stores23
- Restaurants105
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools2
- Superfund Sites2
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places8
Housing and community stats
Jackson County, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,149
Poverty rate
19.5%
Median home value
$120,800
Prices +0.2% in a year
Median rent
$865/mo
Homeownership
75.9%
Bachelor's or higher
15.1%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
27.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,610), German Americans (2,022), Mexican Americans (1,110).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,664
14,429 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,319
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$374M
FY 2026, $7,901 per person
PPP loans
$46.9M
1,285 loans, 6,410 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$243K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Jackson County, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.7%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jackson County, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
676
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
104
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 41°F
51.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jackson County, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.5%
U.S. 11.1% +5.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Jackson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Jackson County, FL?
- Marianna is the largest city or town in Jackson County, with about 7,150 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Jackson County?
- Jackson County includes 12 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 32420, 32423, 32426, 32431, 32432.
- What is the population of Jackson County, FL?
- About 48,250 people live in Jackson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Jackson County?
- Jackson County borders Bay County, Houston County, AL, Gadsden County, Geneva County, AL, Washington County, Holmes County, Calhoun County, Seminole County, GA, Liberty County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023