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Jackson County, IL
12 cities and towns and 15 ZIP codes in Jackson County, Illinois.
Population
53,064
Land area
584sq mi
People per sq mi
91
ZIP codes
15
Cities and towns in Jackson County
Jackson County at a glance
- Jackson County is 60% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $48,763, 42% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,300 (48% below Illinois) and median rent is $782 a month.
- Its largest cities are Carbondale (22,158), Murphysboro (6,735) and De Soto (1,654).
Local data for Jackson County, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jackson County, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,763
Poverty rate
21.0%
Median home value
$137,300
Prices +8.8% in a year
Median rent
$782/mo
Homeownership
50.0%
Bachelor's or higher
36.3%
Median age
32.4
Average commute
20.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (10,202), Irish Americans (5,467), Mexican Americans (2,059).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,060
27,609 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,957
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$312M
FY 2026, $5,897 per person
PPP loans
$79.59M
1,898 loans, 10,496 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$212K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Jackson County, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.5%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked5.1%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home10.8%
Average one-way commute: 20.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jackson County, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,062
Most often flood
Flood insurance policies
112
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 25°F
44.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jackson County, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Jackson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Jackson County, IL?
- Carbondale is the largest city or town in Jackson County, with about 22,158 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Jackson County?
- Jackson County includes 15 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 62280, 62901, 62902, 62903, 62907.
- What is the population of Jackson County, IL?
- About 53,064 people live in Jackson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Jackson County?
- Jackson County borders Williamson County, Franklin County, Randolph County, Perry County, Perry County, MO, Union County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023