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Jackson County, TX
5 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Jackson County, Texas.
Population
15,152
Land area
829sq mi
People per sq mi
18
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Jackson County
Jackson County at a glance
- Jackson County is 84% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,414, 17% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $203,900 (28% below Texas) and median rent is $1,065 a month.
- Its largest cities are Edna (6,027), Ganado (1,534) and Vanderbilt (440).
Local data for Jackson County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jackson County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,414
Poverty rate
14.1%
Median home value
$203,900
Prices +6.2% in a year
Median rent
$1,065/mo
Homeownership
70.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
26.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,522), German Americans (1,758), Irish Americans (794).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,181
5,356 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,527
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$111M
FY 2026, $7,430 per person
PPP loans
$42M
398 loans, 4,485 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$139K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Jackson County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.6%
- Carpooled15.3%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jackson County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
181
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
470
6.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 43°F
46.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jackson County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.7%
U.S. 11.1% +8.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Jackson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Jackson County, TX?
- Edna is the largest city or town in Jackson County, with about 6,027 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Jackson County?
- Jackson County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 77957, 77961, 77962, 77969, 77970.
- What is the population of Jackson County, TX?
- About 15,152 people live in Jackson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Jackson County?
- Jackson County borders Victoria County, Wharton County, Matagorda County, Colorado County, Lavaca County, Calhoun County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023