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Jackson County, MS
14 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Jackson County, Mississippi.
Population
145,249
Land area
723sq mi
People per sq mi
201
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Jackson County
Jackson County at a glance
- Jackson County is about 3.2 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 5th among 82 counties in Mississippi.
- The median household income is $66,201, 17% above the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $193,100 (14% above Mississippi) and median rent is $1,101 a month.
- Its largest cities are Pascagoula (21,710), Gautier (19,046) and Ocean Springs (18,646).
Local data for Jackson County, MS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes6
- Schools53
- Libraries7
- Banks39
- Post Offices8
- Parks54
- Grocery Stores40
- Restaurants413
- Affordable Housing5
- Hospice Care3
- Dialysis Centers3
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers12
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools7
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities12
- Historic Places58
Housing and community stats
Jackson County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,201
Poverty rate
13.8%
Median home value
$193,100
Prices +3.9% in a year
Median rent
$1,101/mo
Homeownership
72.7%
Bachelor's or higher
26.7%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
25.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (13,585), Irish Americans (13,184), French Americans (5,003).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,859
50,095 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,536
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.8B
FY 2026, $33,404 per person
PPP loans
$172M
3,959 loans, 21,552 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$589K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Jackson County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jackson County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
349
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
10,397
18.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 41°F
61.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone58 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jackson County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Jackson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Jackson County, MS?
- Pascagoula is the largest city or town in Jackson County, with about 21,710 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Jackson County?
- Jackson County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39553, 39562, 39563, 39564, 39565.
- What is the population of Jackson County, MS?
- About 145,249 people live in Jackson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Jackson County?
- Jackson County borders Mobile County, AL, Harrison County, George County, Stone County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023