City

Jackson, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Dakota County  ·  Nebraska

👥796Population
💰$71,467Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂33.0Median Age
🏠$200,000Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓38.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.8% Female 56.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.4%Hispanic: 0.6%Race
White99.4%
Hispanic0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
23%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
22%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.03
Below Poverty21.4% ▲ 114% above avg
College Grads38.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.4%)
HS Graduate162 (35.6%)
Some College46 (10.1%)
Associates69 (15.2%)
Bachelors97 (21.3%)
Graduate Degree79 (17.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 35.6%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 21.3%Graduate: 17.4%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad35.6%
Some College10.1%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors21.3%
Graduate17.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.7%Renter: 16.4%Tenure
Owner83.7%
Renter16.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,467 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$200,000 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,346/mo
Total Housing Units297
Vacant Units34

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
65%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
60%
About Jackson, NE

Jackson is a city in Nebraska, located in Dakota County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 796 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33 years.

Economically, Jackson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,467 is near the national average. Approximately 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Jackson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $200,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,346 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jackson is moderately educated. 38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (99.37%).

Jackson, NE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Jackson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68743 796 $71,467 $200,000 $1,346 2.2% 38.7% 83.7%