Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
| Below Poverty | 10.7% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 31.1% ▼ 20% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 461 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 11,118 (36.9%) |
| Some College | 5,682 (18.9%) |
| Associates | 3,493 (11.6%) |
| Bachelors | 2,986 (9.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,401 (21.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,169 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $178,428 ▼ 36% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $914/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 20,284 |
| Vacant Units | 1,752 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Jackson County is located in Indiana and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 48,404 residents. With a median age of 39.26, it is a middle-aged county.
Jackson County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $71,168 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.9%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.7% is near the national average.
Housing in Jackson County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $178,428 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $914. Homeownership rates are high at 73.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Jackson County are primarily White (81.44%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Jackson County, IN is a solidly middle-class area in Indiana. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47220 | Brownstown | 6,070 | $69,720 | $165,700 | $732 | 1.7% | 37.4% |
| 47229 | Crothersville | 2,971 | $62,917 | $151,800 | $965 | 1.0% | 22.2% |
| 47235 | Freetown | 1,658 | $71,250 | $237,900 | $633 | 14.5% | 28.3% |
| 47260 | Medora | 1,909 | $65,733 | $91,800 | $939 | 0.9% | 17.5% |
| 47264 | Norman | 1,506 | $66,875 | $130,700 | — | 2.4% | 33.7% |
| 47274 | Seymour | 32,786 | $72,186 | $187,800 | $956 | 2.9% | 31.7% |
| 47281 | Vallonia | 1,504 | $82,243 | $170,300 | — | 0.9% | 29.3% |