Jackson
City in Jackson County, Michigan
Jackson is a city in Jackson County, Michigan, with 31,309 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 932 ft (284 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Vandercook Lake, 3.7 miles S.
- 31,309residents (2020 Census)
- 932 ftelevation · 284 m
- 10.8 sq miland area · 27.9 km²
- 2,906 / sq mipopulation density
- 49203main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Jackson
Jackson is a city in Jackson County, Michigan, United States, and its county seat. The population was 31,309 at the 2020 census. It is served by Interstate 94 and U.S. Route 127. It is approximately 65 miles (105 km) east of Kalamazoo, 35 miles (56 km) west of Ann Arbor, 75 miles (121 km) west of Detroit and 35 miles (56 km) south of Lansing. Jackson is the core city of the Jackson metropolitan area, which includes all of Jackson County and has a population of 160,248.
The city was founded in 1829 and named after President Andrew Jackson. Michigan's first prison, Michigan State Prison (or Jackson State Prison), opened in 1838 and remains in operation.
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Living in Jackson
- Median household income
- $44,558
- Median home value
- $103,200
- Median rent
- $898/mo
- Median age
- 35.3
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Jackson had 31,309 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 31,309 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,906 per sq mi (1,122 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jackson at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 31,309 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.77 sq mi (27.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km²) |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2434° N, 84.4049° W |
| ZIP codes | 49203, 49202 |
| Official website | cityofjackson.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2641420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jackson
- Vandercook Lake3.7 mi S
- Michigan Center4.6 mi E
- Parma7.5 mi W
- Spring Arbor8.1 mi W
- Napoleon9.9 mi SE
- Grass Lake10.2 mi E
- Brooklyn12.4 mi SE
- Hanover12.7 mi SW
- Cement City12.7 mi S
- Lake LeAnn12.9 mi S
- Concord13.1 mi W
- Vineyard Lake14.3 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Jackson
What county is Jackson in?
Jackson is in Jackson County, Michigan.
What is the population of Jackson, MI?
31,309 people lived in Jackson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jackson, MI?
The main ZIP code is 49203. Other ZIP codes: 49202.
What is the elevation of Jackson?
932 feet (284 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jackson?
Vandercook Lake (3.7 mi), Michigan Center (4.6 mi), Parma (7.5 mi), Spring Arbor (8.1 mi), Napoleon (9.9 mi).
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