City

Jackson, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Breathitt County  ·  Kentucky

👥10,563Population
💰$41,144Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$71,000Median Home Value▼ 75% below avg
🎓31.0%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊9.0%Unemployment▲ 85% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.7%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 0.6%Asian: 1%Other: 1.2%Race
White95.7%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.6%
Asian1.0%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty26.4% ▲ 164% above avg
College Grads31.0% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment9.0% ▲ 85% above avg
No HS Diploma47 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,649 (42.7%)
Some College833 (13.4%)
Associates748 (12.1%)
Bachelors728 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree1,193 (19.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 42.7%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 19.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad42.7%
Some College13.4%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate19.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.8%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
35%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,144 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$71,000 ▼ 75% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$560/mo
Total Housing Units4,970
Vacant Units764

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Jackson, KY

Jackson is a city in Kentucky, located in Breathitt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,563 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Jackson is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,144 is below the national average. Approximately 26.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.0%, significantly above 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 $71,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $560 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jackson is moderately educated. 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.74%).

Jackson, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Jackson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41339 10,563 $41,144 $71,000 $560 9.0% 31.0% 73.2%