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Jackson County, IA
12 cities and towns and 14 ZIP codes in Jackson County, Iowa.
Population
19,390
Land area
636sq mi
People per sq mi
30
ZIP codes
14
Cities and towns in Jackson County
Jackson County at a glance
- Jackson County is 47% less dense than Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $74,186, close to the Iowa median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $175,000 (16% below Iowa) and median rent is $807 a month.
- Its largest cities are Maquoketa (6,075), Bellevue (2,259) and Preston (1,044).
Local data for Jackson County, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jackson County, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,186
Poverty rate
9.7%
Median home value
$175,000
Prices +11.7% in a year
Median rent
$807/mo
Homeownership
80.7%
Bachelor's or higher
19.5%
Median age
44.7
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,842), Irish Americans (2,965), Polish Americans (512).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,405
5,754 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,805
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$131M
FY 2026, $6,741 per person
PPP loans
$52.2M
2,013 loans, 6,057 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$40.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Jackson County, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.3%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jackson County, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
512
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
23
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 11°F
36.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone67 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jackson County, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Jackson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Jackson County, IA?
- Maquoketa is the largest city or town in Jackson County, with about 6,075 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Jackson County?
- Jackson County includes 14 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 52030, 52031, 52032, 52054, 52060.
- What is the population of Jackson County, IA?
- About 19,390 people live in Jackson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Jackson County?
- Jackson County borders Dubuque County, Clinton County, Jo Daviess County, IL, Jones County, Carroll County, IL.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023