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Jackson, TN
City in Madison County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 38301, 38305.
Population
68,435
Land area
58.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,165
ZIP codes
2
Jackson and its ZIP codes
Jackson at a glance
- Jackson is about 6.8 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- It is the 9th most populous of 502 cities and towns in Tennessee.
- Households here earn a median of $53,032 a year, 24% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $217,800 (24% below Tennessee) and median rent is $1,145 a month.
Local data for Jackson, TN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes6
- Schools25
- Colleges4
- Libraries2
- Banks37
- Post Offices5
- Parks17
- Grocery Stores31
- Restaurants357
- Affordable Housing8
- Home Health Agencies4
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers3
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment15
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Superfund Sites2
- Toxic Release Facilities12
- Historic Places18
Housing and community stats
Jackson, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,032
Poverty rate
22.2%
Median home value
$217,800
Median rent
$1,145/mo
Homeownership
51.2%
Bachelor's or higher
27.8%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
18.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (4,516), German Americans (3,358), Mexican Americans (2,123).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Jackson.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,495
61,056 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,880
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$675M
FY 2026, $6,827 per person
How people get to work
Jackson, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.7%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.6%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 18.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jackson, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
620
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
166
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 27°F
56.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone18 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jackson, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.9%
U.S. 33.3% +11.6 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.2%
U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts
ZIP codes in Jackson
2 in or overlapping Jackson. Population shown
Cities near Jackson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Three WayCity | 8.3 mi | 4.5 |
| MedinaCity | 12 mi | 4.1 |
| Beech BluffCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.4 |
| GadsdenTown | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| HumboldtCity | 13 mi | 10.4 |
| PinsonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.1 |
| MedonCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| BellsCity | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| LurayCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| GibsonTown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| MercerCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| LaviniaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| HuronCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
| AlamoTown | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| HendersonCity | 18 mi | 7.8 |
| MilanCity | 18 mi | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jackson, TN in?
- Jackson is in Madison County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Jackson, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Jackson include 38301, 38305.
- What is the population of Jackson, TN?
- About 68,435 people live in Jackson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jackson?
- Nearby places include Three Way (8.3 mi), Medina (12 mi), Beech Bluff (12 mi), Gadsden (12 mi), Humboldt (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023