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Jackson, OH
City in Jackson County, Ohio.
Population
6,231
Land area
9.1sq mi
People per sq mi
688
ZIP codes
0
Jackson and its ZIP codes
Jackson at a glance
- Jackson is about 2.4 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,538, 25% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $153,600 (28% below Ohio) and median rent is $759 a month.
Local data for Jackson, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jackson, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,538
Poverty rate
18.7%
Median home value
$153,600
Median rent
$759/mo
Homeownership
57.8%
Bachelor's or higher
18.3%
Median age
35.0
Average commute
16.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (951), Irish Americans (659), Mexican Americans (124).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Jackson.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,906
10,220 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,475
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$213M
FY 2026, $6,514 per person
How people get to work
Jackson, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.5%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 16.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jackson, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
412
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
58
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 21°F
45.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jackson, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.5%
U.S. 33.3% +11.2 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
19.5%
U.S. 12.8% +6.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Jackson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CoaltonVillage | 6.7 mi | 0.6 |
| BeaverVillage | 7.2 mi | 0.4 |
| WellstonCity | 10 mi | 7 |
| StockdaleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| Oak HillVillage | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| HamdenVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Richmond DaleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| MinfordCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| South WebsterVillage | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| Centerville (Thurman)Village | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| WaverlyVillage | 17 mi | 4.2 |
| PiketonVillage | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| ClarktownCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2 |
| McArthurVillage | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| VintonVillage | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| WilkesvilleVillage | 20 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jackson, OH in?
- Jackson is in Jackson County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Jackson, OH?
- About 6,231 people live in Jackson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jackson?
- Nearby places include Coalton (6.7 mi), Beaver (7.2 mi), Wellston (10 mi), Stockdale (10 mi), Oak Hill (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023