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Jackson County, TN
2 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Jackson County, Tennessee.
Population
12,029
Land area
309sq mi
People per sq mi
39
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Jackson County
Jackson County at a glance
- Jackson County is 77% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $47,951, 31% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,500 (46% below Tennessee) and median rent is $758 a month.
- Its largest cities are Dodson Branch (1,425) and Gainesboro (1,064).
Local data for Jackson County, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jackson County, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,951
Poverty rate
20.3%
Median home value
$155,500
Prices +12.3% in a year
Median rent
$758/mo
Homeownership
81.1%
Bachelor's or higher
15.0%
Median age
46.9
Average commute
33.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,249), German Americans (1,110), Scottish Americans (502).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,103
1,691 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,169
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$88M
FY 2026, $7,576 per person
PPP loans
$98.2M
1,992 loans, 13,979 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$314K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Jackson County, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.3%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home9.8%
Average one-way commute: 33.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jackson County, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
266
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 24°F
56.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jackson County, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
23.2%
U.S. 12.8% +10.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.5%
U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Jackson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Jackson County, TN?
- Dodson Branch is the largest city or town in Jackson County, with about 1,425 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Jackson County?
- Jackson County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 38501, 38545, 38562, 38564, 38588.
- What is the population of Jackson County, TN?
- About 12,029 people live in Jackson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Jackson County?
- Jackson County borders Putnam County, Macon County, Overton County, Smith County, Clay County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023