County

Jackson County, LA

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Louisiana

👥15,416Population
💰$40,748Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$108,145Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓23.8%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.6%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 29.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.1%Race
White67.6%
Hispanic3.5%
Black29.3%
Asian0.2%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty23.9% ▲ 139% above avg
College Grads23.8% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma93 (1%)
HS Graduate4,151 (42.5%)
Some College1,931 (19.8%)
Associates1,276 (13.1%)
Bachelors1,000 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree1,325 (13.6%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 42.5%Some College: 19.8%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 13.6%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad42.5%
Some College19.8%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate13.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.2%Renter: 29.8%Tenure
Owner70.2%
Renter29.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,748 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$108,144 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$761/mo
Total Housing Units7,841
Vacant Units1,745

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
59%
About Jackson County, LA

Jackson County is located in Louisiana and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 15,416 residents. With a median age of 42.5, it is a middle-aged county.

Jackson County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $40,747 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.1%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 23.9% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Jackson County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $108,144 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $761. Homeownership rates are high at 70.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Jackson County are majority White (67.55%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Jackson County, LA is a working-class area in Louisiana. The 5 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
71226 Chatham 1,806 $45,000 $76,200 $721 1.0% 22.8%
71238 Eros 2,399 $31,676 $148,200 $856 5.3% 14.1%
71247 Hodge 1,225 $32,583 $76,000 $650 6.0% 25.2%
71251 Jonesboro 7,724 $38,902 $97,800 $712 5.9% 27.5%
71268 Quitman 2,262 $57,697 $143,900 $922 4.8% 21.4%

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