County

Jackson County, KS

9 ZIP codes  ·  9 cities  ·  Kansas

👥12,831Population
💰$70,933Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$190,481Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓30.9%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.2%Hispanic: 5%Black: 1.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.2%Race
White83.2%
Hispanic5.0%
Black1.2%
Asian0.4%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads30.9% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma46 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,917 (34.3%)
Some College1,591 (18.7%)
Associates1,332 (15.7%)
Bachelors748 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree1,859 (21.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 34.3%Some College: 18.7%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 21.9%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad34.3%
Some College18.7%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate21.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.8%Renter: 22.2%Tenure
Owner77.8%
Renter22.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,933 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$190,480 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$897/mo
Total Housing Units5,587
Vacant Units517

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
60%
About Jackson County, KS

Jackson County is located in Kansas and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 12,831 residents. With a median age of 42.22, it is a middle-aged county.

Jackson County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $70,933 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.9%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.5% is near the national average.

Housing in Jackson County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $190,480 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $896. Homeownership rates are high at 77.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Jackson County are primarily White (83.18%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Jackson County, KS is a solidly middle-class area in Kansas. 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
66416 Circleville 509 $65,625 $151,000 $569 1.6% 25.1%
66418 Delia 430 $76,493 $157,800 $1,375 0.0% 29.9%
66419 Denison 305 $91,974 $89,000 0.0% 25.5%
66436 Holton 5,666 $68,457 $211,300 $837 1.1% 32.7%
66440 Hoyt 1,924 $77,344 $207,000 $944 3.9% 31.5%
66509 Mayetta 2,426 $73,058 $182,200 $996 3.0% 26.3%
66516 Netawaka 311 $69,063 $111,500 $906 0.0% 32.2%
66540 Soldier 668 $58,500 $170,300 $1,156 2.3% 37.0%
66552 Whiting 592 $69,792 $145,700 $550 1.2% 30.8%