Jackson
City in Breathitt County, Kentucky
Jackson is a city in Breathitt County, Kentucky, with 2,237 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 774 ft (236 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Campton, 15.0 miles NW.
- 2,237residents (2020 Census)
- 774 ftelevation · 236 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.5 km²
- 892 / sq mipopulation density
- 41339ZIP code
About Jackson
Jackson is a home rule-class city in Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States, and its county seat. The population was 2,237 at the 2020 census. It was the home of the Jackson Academy, which became Lees College.
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Living in Jackson
- Median household income
- $32,683
- Median home value
- $77,500
- Median rent
- $495/mo
- Median age
- 43
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Jackson had 2,237 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,237 |
|---|---|
| Density | 892 per sq mi (344 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jackson at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Breathitt County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,237 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.51 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km²) |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.5653° N, 83.3761° W |
| ZIP code | 41339 |
| Official website | kyhometown.com/jackson |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2139952 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jackson
- Campton15.0 mi NW
- Buckhorn15.9 mi S
- Hazel Green16.6 mi N
- Booneville18.0 mi W
- Beattyville18.2 mi W
- Salyersville21.0 mi NE
- Combs22.3 mi SE
- Ezel22.8 mi N
- Hazard23.2 mi SE
- Oneida25.1 mi SW
- West Liberty25.1 mi N
- Diablock25.8 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Jackson
What county is Jackson in?
Jackson is in Breathitt County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Jackson, KY?
2,237 people lived in Jackson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jackson, KY?
The ZIP code of Jackson is 41339.
What is the elevation of Jackson?
774 feet (236 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jackson?
Campton (15.0 mi), Buckhorn (15.9 mi), Hazel Green (16.6 mi), Booneville (18.0 mi), Beattyville (18.2 mi).
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