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Lake Jackson, TX
City in Brazoria County, Texas. ZIP codes: 77566.
Population
27,974
Land area
19.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,417
ZIP codes
1
Lake Jackson and its ZIP codes
Lake Jackson at a glance
- Lake Jackson is about 12 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 124th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $90,938 a year, 16% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $250,100 (12% below Texas) and median rent is $1,478 a month.
Local data for Lake Jackson, TX
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools8
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks8
- Post Offices1
- Parks14
- Grocery Stores6
- Restaurants108
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places1
Housing and community stats
Lake Jackson, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,938
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$250,100
Median rent
$1,478/mo
Homeownership
61.7%
Bachelor's or higher
27.8%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (6,903), German Americans (2,670), Irish Americans (2,343).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brazoria County. PPP loans are for Lake Jackson.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,467
124,808 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,700
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.1B
FY 2026, $5,702 per person
PPP loans
$39.7M
752 loans, 5,669 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lake Jackson, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.9%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lake Jackson, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
515
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
27,418
22.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 45°F
45.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lake Jackson, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
16.0%
U.S. 11.1% +4.9 pts
ZIP codes in Lake Jackson
1 in or overlapping Lake Jackson. Population shown
Cities near Lake Jackson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CluteCity | 2.4 mi | 5.3 |
| RichwoodCity | 2.6 mi | 4.5 |
| Jones CreekVillage | 5.7 mi | 2.5 |
| Oyster CreekCity | 7.6 mi | 1.9 |
| BrazoriaCity | 7.7 mi | 2.6 |
| Bailey's PrairieVillage | 7.9 mi | 7 |
| AngletonCity | 8.3 mi | 11.7 |
| FreeportCity | 9 mi | 15.4 |
| QuintanaTown | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Surfside BeachCity | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| Holiday LakesTown | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| East ColumbiaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Wild Peach VillageCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 10 |
| DanburyCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| West ColumbiaCity | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| SweenyCity | 16 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lake Jackson, TX in?
- Lake Jackson is in Brazoria County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Lake Jackson, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lake Jackson include 77566.
- What is the population of Lake Jackson, TX?
- About 27,974 people live in Lake Jackson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lake Jackson?
- Nearby places include Clute (2.4 mi), Richwood (2.6 mi), Jones Creek (5.7 mi), Oyster Creek (7.6 mi), Brazoria (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023