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Jack County, TX
3 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Jack County, Texas.
Population
8,882
Land area
911sq mi
People per sq mi
10
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Jack County
Jack County at a glance
- Jack County is 92% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,079, 13% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $251,200 (11% below Texas) and median rent is $960 a month.
- Its largest cities are Jacksboro (4,334), Bryson (659) and Perrin (249).
Local data for Jack County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jack County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,079
Poverty rate
13.0%
Median home value
$251,200
Prices +12.0% in a year
Median rent
$960/mo
Homeownership
72.2%
Bachelor's or higher
14.5%
Median age
40.0
Average commute
29.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,478), Irish Americans (667), German Americans (476).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,980
2,194 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,763
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$52.8M
FY 2026, $6,230 per person
PPP loans
$15.8M
428 loans, 1,641 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$20K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Jack County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.9%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 29.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jack County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
534
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
8
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 30°F
32.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jack County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.0%
U.S. 11.1% +6.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Jack County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Jack County, TX?
- Jacksboro is the largest city or town in Jack County, with about 4,334 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Jack County?
- Jack County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 76427, 76458, 76459, 76486.
- What is the population of Jack County, TX?
- About 8,882 people live in Jack County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Jack County?
- Jack County borders Parker County, Wise County, Palo Pinto County, Montague County, Young County, Clay County, Archer County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023