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Jackson County, OH
4 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Jackson County, Ohio.
Population
32,650
Land area
420sq mi
People per sq mi
78
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Jackson County
Jackson County at a glance
- Jackson County is 73% less dense than Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,106, 20% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,700 (30% below Ohio) and median rent is $769 a month.
- Its largest cities are Jackson (6,231), Wellston (5,452) and Oak Hill (1,545).
Local data for Jackson County, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jackson County, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,106
Poverty rate
18.5%
Median home value
$150,700
Prices +2.3% in a year
Median rent
$769/mo
Homeownership
73.9%
Bachelor's or higher
15.9%
Median age
40.0
Average commute
29.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,876), German Americans (3,833), Scottish Americans (486).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
PPP loans
$33.09M
602 loans, 4,772 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$87.49K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Jackson County, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.0%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home6.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jackson County, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
412
Most often 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 zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jackson County, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.9%
U.S. 33.3% +11.6 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
20.1%
U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Jackson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Jackson County, OH?
- Jackson is the largest city or town in Jackson County, with about 6,231 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Jackson County?
- Jackson County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 45621, 45640, 45656, 45672, 45685.
- What is the population of Jackson County, OH?
- About 32,650 people live in Jackson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Jackson County?
- Jackson County borders Ross County, Scioto County, Lawrence County, Gallia County, Pike County, Vinton County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023