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Jackson County, IN

9 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Jackson County, Indiana.

Population

46,660

Land area

510sq mi

People per sq mi

91

ZIP codes

7

Cities and towns in Jackson County

Full map

Jackson County at a glance

  • Jackson County is 52% less dense than Indiana as a whole.
  • The median household income is $70,262, close to the Indiana median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $178,300 (18% below Indiana) and median rent is $1,004 a month.
  • The biggest population centers are Seymour (22,371), Brownstown (3,040) and Crothersville (1,720).

Local data for Jackson County, IN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Jackson County, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$70,262

Poverty rate

12.3%

Median home value

$178,300

Prices +5.2% in a year

Median rent

$1,004/mo

Homeownership

73.2%

Bachelor's or higher

20.3%

Median age

38.4

Average commute

22.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (9,390), Irish Americans (4,161), Mexican Americans (3,379).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

3.4%

Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$59,968

22,138 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$54,272

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$255M

FY 2026, $5,483 per person

PPP loans

$61.3M

1,045 loans, 7,513 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$112K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Jackson County, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.5%
  • Carpooled8.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
  • Worked from home4.5%

Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Jackson County, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

392

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

147

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 22°F

49.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Jackson County, IN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.6%

U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts

Diabetes

13.6%

U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts

Smoking

17.3%

U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.1%

U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Jackson County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Jackson County, IN?
Seymour is the largest city or town in Jackson County, with about 22,371 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Jackson County?
Jackson County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 47220, 47229, 47235, 47260, 47264.
What is the population of Jackson County, IN?
About 46,660 people live in Jackson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Jackson County?
Jackson County borders Monroe County, Bartholomew County, Lawrence County, Washington County, Jennings County, Scott County, Brown County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023