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Jackson Parish, LA
7 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Jackson Parish, Louisiana.
Population
14,884
Land area
569sq mi
People per sq mi
26
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Jackson Parish
Jackson Parish at a glance
- Jackson Parish is 76% less dense than Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $44,925 a year, 26% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,600 (47% below Louisiana) and median rent is $736 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Jonesboro (4,063), Hodge (597) and Chatham (534).
Local data for Jackson Parish, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jackson Parish, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,925
Poverty rate
22.3%
Median home value
$115,600
Prices +10.0% in a year
Median rent
$736/mo
Homeownership
70.0%
Bachelor's or higher
14.7%
Median age
41.6
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,485), German Americans (601), French Americans (517).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,554
3,943 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,417
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$129M
FY 2026, $8,613 per person
PPP loans
$14.6M
352 loans, 1,789 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$21.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Jackson Parish, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.2%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jackson Parish, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
377
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 35°F
55.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jackson Parish, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.9%
U.S. 33.3% +11.6 pts
Diabetes
17.7%
U.S. 12.1% +5.6 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Jackson Parish
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Jackson Parish, LA?
- Jonesboro is the largest city or town in Jackson Parish, with about 4,063 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Jackson Parish?
- Jackson Parish includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 71226, 71238, 71247, 71251, 71268.
- What is the population of Jackson Parish, LA?
- About 14,884 people live in Jackson Parish, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Jackson Parish?
- Jackson Parish borders Ouachita Parish, Lincoln Parish, Winn Parish, Bienville Parish, Caldwell Parish.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023