What is the largest city in Jackson County, MI?

Jackson is the largest city or town in Jackson County, with about 31,058 residents.

How many ZIP codes are in Jackson County?

Jackson County includes 18 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 49201, 49202, 49203, 49230, 49234.

What is the population of Jackson County, MI?

About 160,060 people live in Jackson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

What counties border Jackson County?

Jackson County borders Washtenaw County, Ingham County, Livingston County, Calhoun County, Eaton County, Lenawee County, Hillsdale County.

Jackson County, MI: Cities, ZIP Codes & Local Data

Population

160,060

Land area

702sq mi

People per sq mi

228

ZIP codes

18

Jackson County at a glance

Jackson County is 28% denser than Michigan as a whole.
By population, it ranks 14th among 83 counties in Michigan.
The median household income is $66,073, 9% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $193,700 (16% below Michigan) and median rent is $985 a month.
Its largest cities are Jackson (31,058), Michigan Center (4,999) and Vandercook Lake (4,375).

Local data for Jackson County, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Jackson County, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$66,073

Poverty rate

11.6%

Median home value

$193,700

Prices +4.7% in a year

Median rent

$985/mo

Homeownership

75.0%

Bachelor's or higher

23.4%

Median age

41.5

Average commute

22.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (34,535), Irish Americans (22,808), Polish Americans (10,831).

Home values and rents Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

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

$326M

3,058 loans, 35,096 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$647K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

Economy Federal spending PPP loans

How people get to work

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

Drove alone79.0%
Carpooled7.8%
Public transit0.2%
Walked2.1%
Bicycle0.1%
Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
Worked from home9.8%

Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Jackson County, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

289

Most often 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 history Check a flood zone 21 historic places

Health statistics

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

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.2%

U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts

Diabetes

12.5%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

15.4%

U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.1%

U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Jackson County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Jackson County, MI?: Jackson is the largest city or town in Jackson County, with about 31,058 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Jackson County?: Jackson County includes 18 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 49201, 49202, 49203, 49230, 49234.
What is the population of Jackson County, MI?: About 160,060 people live in Jackson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Jackson County?: Jackson County borders Washtenaw County, Ingham County, Livingston County, Calhoun County, Eaton County, Lenawee County, Hillsdale County.