County

Jackson County, IN

9 ZIP codes  ·  9 cities  ·  Indiana

👥48,404Population
💰$71,169Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$178,429Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓31.1%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.4%Hispanic: 13.9%Black: 1.2%Asian: 2.4%Other: 2.1%Race
White81.4%
Hispanic13.9%
Black1.2%
Asian2.4%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads31.1% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma461 (1.5%)
HS Graduate11,118 (36.9%)
Some College5,682 (18.9%)
Associates3,493 (11.6%)
Bachelors2,986 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree6,401 (21.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 36.9%Some College: 18.9%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 21.2%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad36.9%
Some College18.9%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate21.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.9%Renter: 26.1%Tenure
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,169 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$178,428 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$914/mo
Total Housing Units20,284
Vacant Units1,752

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Jackson County, IN

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 Codes in Jackson County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.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%