City

Jackson, TN

6 ZIP codes  ·  Madison County  ·  Tennessee

👥86,702Population
💰$56,207Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$182,059Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓34.5%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 58% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.1%Hispanic: 5%Black: 38.7%Asian: 1.1%Other: 3.3%Race
White51.1%
Hispanic5.0%
Black38.7%
Asian1.1%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
11%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty19.5% ▲ 95% above avg
College Grads34.5% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 58% above avg
No HS Diploma450 (0.9%)
HS Graduate17,648 (33.7%)
Some College7,896 (15.1%)
Associates8,113 (15.5%)
Bachelors4,071 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree14,210 (27.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 33.7%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 27.1%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad33.7%
Some College15.1%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate27.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.3%Renter: 40.7%Tenure
Owner59.3%
Renter40.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,207 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$182,058 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,108/mo
Total Housing Units38,719
Vacant Units3,951

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Jackson, TN

Jackson is a city in Tennessee, located in Madison County. The city spans 6 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 86,702 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.05 years.

Economically, Jackson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,206 is below the national average. Approximately 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Jackson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $182,058, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,107 per month.

The population of Jackson is moderately educated. 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (51.05%).

Jackson, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee. Spread across 6 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Jackson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38301 33,336 $40,062 $119,400 $958 10.7% 24.9% 49.8%
38305 53,366 $66,292 $221,200 $1,201 5.9% 40.6% 65.2%