Jackson
City in Amador County, California

Jackson is a city in Amador County, California, with 5,019 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,217 ft (371 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Martell, 2.3 miles NW.
- 5,019residents (2020 Census)
- 1,217 ftelevation · 371 m
- 3.6 sq miland area · 9.3 km²
- 1,401 / sq mipopulation density
- 95642ZIP code
About Jackson
Jackson (formerly Botilleas, Botilleas Spring, Bottileas, Bottle Spring, and Botellas) is a city in and the county seat of Amador County, California, United States. Its population was 5,019 at the 2020 census, up from 4,651 at the 2010 census. The city is accessible by both State Route 49 and State Route 88.
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- Median household income
- $70,239
- Median home value
- $442,700
- Median rent
- $1,429/mo
- Median age
- 50.2
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Jackson had 5,019 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,019 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,401 per sq mi (541 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jackson at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Amador County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,019 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.58 sq mi (9.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.3485° N, 120.7728° W |
| ZIP code | 95642 |
| Official website | ci.jackson.ca.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0636980 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jackson
- Martell2.3 mi NW
- Sutter Creek3.3 mi NW
- Mokelumne Hill4.6 mi SE
- Amador City5.6 mi NW
- Paloma6.1 mi S
- Pine Grove7.3 mi NE
- Drytown8.0 mi NW
- Buena Vista8.6 mi SW
- Ione9.5 mi W
- Plymouth9.9 mi NW
- Campo Seco10.0 mi SW
- Red Corral10.0 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Jackson
What county is Jackson in?
Jackson is in Amador County, California.
What is the population of Jackson, CA?
5,019 people lived in Jackson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jackson, CA?
The ZIP code of Jackson is 95642.
What is the elevation of Jackson?
1,217 feet (371 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jackson?
Martell (2.3 mi), Sutter Creek (3.3 mi), Mokelumne Hill (4.6 mi), Amador City (5.6 mi), Paloma (6.1 mi).
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