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Jackson County, WI
10 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Jackson County, Wisconsin.
Population
20,981
Land area
988sq mi
People per sq mi
21
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Jackson County
Jackson County at a glance
- Jackson County is 81% less dense than Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,110, 12% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $196,100 (26% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $787 a month.
- Its largest cities are Black River Falls (3,546), Alma Center (713) and Melrose (562).
Local data for Jackson County, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jackson County, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,110
Poverty rate
12.4%
Median home value
$196,100
Prices +4.8% in a year
Median rent
$787/mo
Homeownership
80.1%
Bachelor's or higher
15.9%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,917), Norwegian Americans (4,655), Irish Americans (2,068).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,167
7,570 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,121
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$142M
FY 2026, $6,714 per person
PPP loans
$37.57M
788 loans, 4,130 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$99.82K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Jackson County, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.9%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jackson County, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
504
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
34
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 5°F
35.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jackson County, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Jackson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Jackson County, WI?
- Black River Falls is the largest city or town in Jackson County, with about 3,546 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Jackson County?
- Jackson County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 54466, 54611, 54615, 54635, 54642.
- What is the population of Jackson County, WI?
- About 20,981 people live in Jackson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Jackson County?
- Jackson County borders La Crosse County, Eau Claire County, Wood County, Monroe County, Clark County, Trempealeau County, Juneau County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023