Jackson, CA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Jackson, CA is an incorporated town-sized municipality located in Amador County in the state of California. Our data estimates 7,550 residents, places it at 38.349°N, 120.773°W, and lists it in Pacific time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Jackson, CA?

What is the population of Jackson, CA?

Jackson has an estimated population of 7,550. That makes it the 556th largest of the 1,470 places we list in California, and the 2nd largest of 17 places in Amador County. The typical place in California has about 3,379 residents, so Jackson is roughly 2.2 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in California with a similar population include Joshua Tree (7,581), Plumas Lake (7,573), Hughson (7,565), Gold River (7,538), Fairfax (7,522). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Jackson differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Jackson?

Jackson has about 1,344 people per square mile (519 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within California, it is denser than about 53% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Jackson use?

The postal data lists a single ZIP code for Jackson: 95642. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 9 are assigned to the Pacific states (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Jackson in?

Jackson is in the Pacific time zone, which is UTC−8 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Los_Angeles). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Ivins, UT, about 396 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Pacific time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Jackson located in California?

Jackson lies in the central part of California, at 38.349° north latitude and 120.773° west longitude. The state capital, Sacramento, is about 41 miles to the west. The closest listed place in another state is Gardnerville Ranchos, NV, roughly 67 miles to the northeast, which shows how near Jackson is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Elk Grove, CA, 33 miles to the west.

Which cities are near Jackson, CA?

The closest listed place to Jackson is Ione, CA, 9.2 miles to the west. Of the eight nearest places below, 1 is in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Jackson in?

Jackson is in Amador County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 06005. The county contains 17 places in our data, 2 of which have their own page here and 15 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Ione (8,568), Sutter Creek (2,622), Buckhorn (2,387), Red Corral (1,787), Pine Grove (1,762). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Jackson from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Jackson is closest to Los Angeles, CA at about 321 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 2,472 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Jackson?

Yes. Our data lists 15 other places named Jackson: Jackson, MS (325,350), Jackson, MI (87,110), Jackson, TN (74,065), Jackson, MO (14,836), Jackson, WY (12,576), Jackson, OH (11,462), Jackson, WI (7,200), Jackson, GA (5,418), and 7 more. When you search for Jackson, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Jackson in Amador County, California.

Planning a move to Jackson?

If you are weighing Jackson, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.