County

Jackson County, TN

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Tennessee

👥8,025Population
💰$39,652Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂47.4Median Age
🏠$138,776Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓19.9%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 51% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.1%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 0.6%Other: 2.6%Race
White96.1%
Hispanic0.6%
Black0.6%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
32%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty20.5% ▲ 105% above avg
College Grads19.9% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 51% above avg
No HS Diploma25 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,878 (53.7%)
Some College865 (16.1%)
Associates500 (9.3%)
Bachelors308 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree781 (14.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 53.7%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 9.3%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 14.6%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad53.7%
Some College16.1%
Associates9.3%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate14.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.7%Renter: 18.3%Tenure
Owner81.7%
Renter18.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,652 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$138,776 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$699/mo
Total Housing Units4,240
Vacant Units936

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
54%
About Jackson County, TN

Jackson County is located in Tennessee and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 8,025 residents. With a median age of 47.37, it is a mature county.

Jackson County has a lower-income economic profile. The median household income of $39,651 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.4%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 20.5% 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 $138,776 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $698. Homeownership rates are high at 81.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Jackson County are primarily White (96.1%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Jackson County, TN is a lower-income area in Tennessee. The 3 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
38562 Gainesboro 6,586 $38,325 $129,600 $705 7.3% 19.7%
38564 Granville 435 $56,116 $206,100 16.6% 39.0%
38588 Whitleyville 1,004 $41,220 $169,800 $656 4.3% 13.4%