Jackson, MO: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Jackson, MO is a small incorporated city located in Cape Girardeau County in the state of Missouri. Our data estimates 14,836 residents, places it at 37.379°N, 89.652°W, and lists it in Central time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Jackson, MO?

What is the population of Jackson, MO?

Jackson has an estimated population of 14,836. That makes it the 60th largest of the 1,020 places we list in Missouri, and the 2nd largest of 10 places in Cape Girardeau County. The typical place in Missouri has about 482 residents, so Jackson is roughly 30.8 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 Missouri with a similar population include Overland (15,551), Lebanon (14,798), Jennings (14,575), Grain Valley (14,526), Washington (14,417). 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 1,380 people per square mile (533 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Missouri, it is denser than about 81% 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?

Jackson uses one ZIP code: 63755. 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 6 are assigned to the central Midwest (Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska). 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 Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). 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 Vincennes, IN, about 147 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Jackson located in Missouri?

Jackson lies in the southeastern part of Missouri, at 37.379° north latitude and 89.652° west longitude. The state capital, Jefferson City, is about 160 miles to the northwest. The closest listed place in another state is Anna, IL, roughly 23 miles to the east, which shows how near Jackson is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is St. Louis, MO, 93 miles to the north.

Which cities are near Jackson, MO?

The closest listed place to Jackson is Cape Girardeau, MO, 6.9 miles to the southeast. 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 Cape Girardeau County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 29031. The county contains 10 places in our data, 2 of which have their own page here and 8 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Cape Girardeau (56,551), Delta (425), Gordonville (371), Oak Ridge (233), Dutchtown (124). 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 Chicago, IL at about 325 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,622 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, WY (12,576), Jackson, OH (11,462), Jackson, CA (7,550), 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 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

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.