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Jackson County, KY
2 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Jackson County, Kentucky.
Population
13,086
Land area
345sq mi
People per sq mi
38
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Jackson County
Jackson County at a glance
- Jackson County is 67% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $40,000 a year, 37% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $111,500 (46% below Kentucky) and median rent is $665 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Annville (1,063) and McKee (888).
Local data for Jackson County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jackson County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,000
Poverty rate
19.5%
Median home value
$111,500
Prices +12.3% in a year
Median rent
$665/mo
Homeownership
77.4%
Bachelor's or higher
8.8%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
37.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (991), Irish Americans (860), Italian Americans (178).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
7.0%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,498
1,770 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,040
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$79.4M
FY 2026, $6,131 per person
PPP loans
$5.1M
363 loans, 814 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$21.4K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Jackson County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.1%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 37.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jackson County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
406
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
51.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Jackson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Jackson County, KY?
- Annville is the largest city or town in Jackson County, with about 1,063 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Jackson County?
- Jackson County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 40402, 40434, 40447, 40481, 40486.
- What is the population of Jackson County, KY?
- About 13,086 people live in Jackson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Jackson County?
- Jackson County borders Madison County, Laurel County, Clay County, Rockcastle County, Estill County, Lee County, Owsley County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023