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Jackson, MI
City in Jackson County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 49202, 49203.
Population
31,058
Land area
10.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,883
ZIP codes
2
Jackson and its ZIP codes
Jackson at a glance
- Jackson is about 16 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- It is the 35th most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- Households here earn a median of $44,558 a year, 39% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $103,200 (55% below Michigan) and median rent is $898 a month.
Local data for Jackson, MI
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools17
- Libraries1
- Banks12
- Post Offices2
- Parks19
- Grocery Stores10
- Restaurants105
- Affordable Housing10
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers3
- Community Health Centers6
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools3
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places12
Housing and community stats
Jackson, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,558
Poverty rate
24.6%
Median home value
$103,200
Median rent
$898/mo
Homeownership
54.7%
Bachelor's or higher
16.1%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
17.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (5,082), German Americans (4,876), Mexican Americans (1,744).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Jackson.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,811
55,466 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,569
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $6,877 per person
PPP loans
$86.32M
740 loans, 9,154 jobs reported
How people get to work
Jackson, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.7%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 17.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jackson, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
289
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
149
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 18°F
32.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jackson, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.3%
U.S. 33.3% +12.0 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
21.7%
U.S. 12.8% +8.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
ZIP codes in Jackson
2 in or overlapping Jackson. Population shown
Cities near Jackson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Vandercook LakeCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 4.6 |
| Michigan CenterCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 5 |
| Spring ArborCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 2.8 |
| ParmaVillage | 8 mi | 1 |
| NapoleonCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 2.6 |
| Grass LakeVillage | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| BrooklynVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| HanoverVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Cement CityVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Lake LeAnnCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| ConcordVillage | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| Vineyard LakeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| LeslieCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| AddisonVillage | 18 mi | 1 |
| SpringportVillage | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| AlbionCity | 18 mi | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jackson, MI in?
- Jackson is in Jackson County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Jackson, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Jackson include 49202, 49203.
- What is the population of Jackson, MI?
- About 31,058 people live in Jackson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jackson?
- Nearby places include Vandercook Lake (3.2 mi), Michigan Center (4.5 mi), Spring Arbor (7.8 mi), Parma (8 mi), Napoleon (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023