City

Jackson, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Clarke County  ·  Alabama

👥8,596Population
💰$49,338Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$141,200Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓27.7%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊18.7%Unemployment▲ 281% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 46.8%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 48.9%Asian: 0.6%Other: 0.9%Race
White46.8%
Hispanic1.4%
Black48.9%
Asian0.6%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty26.4% ▲ 164% above avg
College Grads27.7% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment18.7% ▲ 281% above avg
No HS Diploma134 (2.4%)
HS Graduate2,262 (40.7%)
Some College772 (13.9%)
Associates849 (15.3%)
Bachelors456 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree1,085 (19.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 40.7%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad40.7%
Some College13.9%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.9%Renter: 29.2%Tenure
Owner70.9%
Renter29.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,338 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$141,200 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$640/mo
Total Housing Units4,439
Vacant Units1,276

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
54%
About Jackson, AL

Jackson is a city in Alabama, located in Clarke County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,596 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

Economically, Jackson is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,338 is below the national average. Approximately 26.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 18.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Jackson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $141,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $640 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jackson is moderately educated. 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 48.9%.

Jackson, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Jackson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36545 8,596 $49,338 $141,200 $640 18.7% 27.7% 70.9%