City

Jackson, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Cape Girardeau County  ·  Missouri

👥27,378Population
💰$82,841Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$233,400Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓42.7%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3%Race
White92.0%
Hispanic2.9%
Black1.5%
Asian0.4%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads42.7% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma141 (0.8%)
HS Graduate5,145 (30.5%)
Some College1,786 (10.6%)
Associates2,594 (15.4%)
Bachelors1,234 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree5,956 (35.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 30.5%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 35.3%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad30.5%
Some College10.6%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate35.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78%Renter: 22%Tenure
Owner78.0%
Renter22.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,841 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$233,400 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$977/mo
Total Housing Units10,867
Vacant Units542

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
59%
About Jackson, MO

Jackson is a city in Missouri, located in Cape Girardeau County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 27,378 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Jackson is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,841 is near the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Jackson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $233,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $977 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jackson is well-educated. 42.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.96%).

Jackson, MO offers residents above-average earning potential within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Jackson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63755 27,378 $82,841 $233,400 $977 2.3% 42.7% 78.0%