City

Jackson, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Northampton County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,339Population
💰$49,021Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$87,200Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓39.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊9.5%Unemployment▲ 94% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.6% Female 42.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 45.8%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 49.2%Other: 2.6%Race
White45.8%
Hispanic2.4%
Black49.2%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
30%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads39.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment9.5% ▲ 94% above avg
HS Graduate379 (25.7%)
Some College218 (14.8%)
Associates293 (19.9%)
Bachelors262 (17.8%)
Graduate Degree324 (22%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.7%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 19.9%Bachelors: 17.8%Graduate: 22%Edu
HS Grad25.7%
Some College14.8%
Associates19.9%
Bachelors17.8%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.5%Renter: 23.5%Tenure
Owner76.5%
Renter23.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,021 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$87,200 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$750/mo
Total Housing Units890
Vacant Units117

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
61%
About Jackson, NC

Jackson is a city in North Carolina, located in Northampton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,339 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Jackson is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,021 is below the national average. Approximately 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.5%, 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 $87,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $750 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jackson is moderately educated. 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 49.2%.

Jackson, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Jackson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27845 2,339 $49,021 $87,200 $750 9.5% 39.7% 76.5%