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Data Last Updated: July 1, 2025
Jackson Parish, LA ZIP Codes
| ZIP Codes: Shows how many general ZIP Codes, PO Boxes, Unique (Business), and Multi County ZIP Codes are associated with Jackson, LA. | 8 ZIP Codes |
| Area Code: The Telephone Area Code that are associated with Jackson, LA. Area Codes are used in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) to facilitate phone routing. There are approximately 350 area codes in use in the United States. | 318 |
| Timezone: Time zone designation within the U.S. Please note that not all areas in the U.S. observe daylight saving time which can affect actual local time for this city. There are 7 standard time zones which are, from west to east: Hawaii-Aleutian, Alaska, Pacific, Mountain, Central, Eastern, Atlantic. Also included in U.S. Territories are Samoa, Guam and Palau. | Central |
| Local Time: The current local time for each timezone. If more than 1 time zone for this area, all local times will be shown. Counties can cross timezones, so more than 1 may be shown. | 12:00:00 AM |
| Population: The population of Jackson, LA from the U.S. Census 2020. Included are U.S. Citizens, permanent residents, temporary migrants, and undocumented individuals. The total population represents people who live in the city, not just those present while the Census was being completed. | 15,031 [More Details] |
| FIPS: FIPS stands for Federal Information Processing Standards, which are a set of publicly announced standards for computer systems. A county FIPS code is a unique numeric identifier for a county in the United States, assigned by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). County FIPS codes have five digits, with the first two digits identifying the state and the last 3 indicating the county. | 22049 |
| CBSA: A Core Based Statistical Area (CBSA) is the recognized term for a region that functions around an urban core with a population of at least 10,000 people, according to the standards set by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in 2000. A CBSA is divided into two subsets: Metro and Micro, and these classifications are determined by population density. A Micro area is identified by a population ranging between 10,000 to 50,000, while a Metro area is defined as having a population that exceeds 50,000. | None |
| Land Area: The approximate amount of land area covered by Jackson, LA in square miles. The Land Area provided by the Census Bureau is based on geographic boundaries that include the mainland, islands, inland, coastal, Great Lakes, and territorial waters associated with each city. | 569 square miles |
| Water Area: The approximate amount of water area covered by Jackson, LA in square miles. Calculations by the Census Bureau for Water Area take into account inland bodies of water, coastal regions, Great Lakes, and territorial sea waters. This encompasses features such as lakes, reservoirs, rivers, and coastal water bodies. | 11 square miles |
| Coordinates: The latitude/longitude centroid coordinates for Jackson Parish, LA. | -92.557842, 32.302022 |
| Quick Link: Copy the direct link to the Jackson, LAParish page and use anywhere you like! |  https://www.zip-codes.com/county/la-jackson.asp |
In the United States, a county equivalent is a political or administrative subdivision of a state. It has a specific geographic area and some level of governmental authority. The term "county" is used in 47 states. Alaska, Louisiana, and Connecticut have functionally equivalent subdivisions called Boroughs, Parishes, and Planning Regions, respectively. They functionally act like counties by subdividing the state.
Jackson Parish, LA Covers 8 ZIP Codes
| ZIP Code | Classification | City | Population | % of Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 71226 | General | Chatham | 1,493 | 9.93% |
| ZIP Code 71227 * | General | Choudrant | 4,127 | -- |
| ZIP Code 71238 * | General | Eros | 2,924 | -- |
| ZIP Code 71247 | P.O. Box | Hodge | 847 | 5.64% |
| ZIP Code 71251 | General | Jonesboro | 8,286 | 55.13% |
| ZIP Code 71268 | General | Quitman | 2,737 | 18.21% |
| ZIP Code 71270 * | General | Ruston | 31,513 | -- |
| ZIP Code 71418 * | General | Columbia | 5,625 | -- |
* Indicates a Multi County ZIP Code. These ZIP Codes partially cross over into Jackson, LA, but will mostly cover area in a different County. Not included in % of Population calculations.
Important Jackson, LA Information
Jackson Parish, LA Covers 8 ZIP Codes. This includes 3 General ZIP Codes, 1 PO Box ZIP Codes, and 0 Unique (reserved for Business and Volume Mail Receivers). There are also 4 Multi County ZIP Codes. These records are assigned a different primary county, but they partially cover area in Jackson Parish.
The population for Jackson Parish is 15,031, according to the U.S. Census. Population Density is 26.42 persons per square mile. With 7,182 Housing Units, the Average Household Size is 2.37 persons. There are 6,064 Family Households with an Average Family Size of 3.12 persons. 7.19% of the population is without Health Insurance. The 41.66% Employment Rate is 18.14% above the national average of 59.8%.10,595 people aged 25+ have some educational achievement, with 13.36% (or 1,415 people) having attained a Bachelor's Degree or higher.More Demographics are available below.
318 is the only area code for this area. Jackson is also located in the Central timezone and the current local time is shown above.
ZIP Codes in Jackson, LA have 5,556 Residential mailboxes and 297 Business mailboxes.There are 223 businesses with a total of 2,761 employees. That is an average of 12.4 employees per business. Annual payroll for these businesses is $129,287,000. Other Demographics
Jackson Parish Demographic Profile
Population & People
Total Population
15,031
Income
Median Household Income
$43,345
Housing
Total Housing Units
7,182
Health
Without Healthcare Coverage
7.19%
Business & Economy
Total Businesses
223
Families
Total Households
6,064
Employment
Employment Rate
41.66%
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.36%
| Total Population: Total number of people from the 2020 U.S. Census for Jackson, LA. This reflects the exact count of this area at that point in time, not future estimates, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. It is intended to count all persons living within the geographic area, not just those present on the day of the census. | 15,031 |
| Current Population Estimate: This field gives the estimated household population for All ZIP Codes in Jackson, LA. This is derived from known delivery information, household occupancy rates, household size, and more to come up with an accurate estimation for the current population. IMPORTANT: This does not include population totals for persons in nursing homes, correctional facilities, or other institutions. This is an estimation of the household population based on US Postal Service delivery information. | 13,131 |
| Total Households: Total number of Households from the 2020 U.S. Census for Jackson, LA. A Household includes everyone living in a residential housing unit. This includes families, roommates in a single residence, or a person living alone. | 6,064 |
| Total Housing Units: The total number of Housing Units is the number of occupied units + the number of vacant units. Ownership is defined by whether the unit is occupied by an owner or by a tenant. Owner occupancy means that the owner lives in the unit. This value comes from the 2020 U.S. Census and is not a projection or estimate. | 7,182 |
| Average Household Size: The Average Household Size, is obtained by dividing the number of people in Households (excluding those in group quarters, nursing home, prisons, and dorm rooms) by the number of Households. A Household includes everyone living in a residential unit. Those who do not live in a household are classified as living in group accommodation. This value is an estimate from the U.S. Census ACS (American Community Survey) and is updated yearly. | 2.37 |
| Average Family Size: Average Family Size is calculated by dividing the number of people in a Family Household by the number of Family Households. The U.S. Census Bureau defines family households as households consisting of two or more individuals who are related by birth, marriage, or adoption. They also may include other unrelated people. Non-family households consist of people who live alone or who share their residence with unrelated individuals. The Average Family Size only looks at the households classified as Family Households. This value is an estimate from the U.S. Census ACS (American Community Survey) and is updated yearly. | 3.12 |
Other Jackson Demographics
| # Residential Mailboxes: The number of active residential delivery mailboxes and centralized units. This excludes PO Boxes and all other contract box types. | 5,556 |
| # Business Mailboxes: The number of active business delivery mailboxes and centralized units. This excludes PO Boxes and all other contract box types. | 297 |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: The total number of delivery receptacles. This includes curb side mailboxes, centralized units, PO Boxes, NDCBU, and contract boxes. This count is for Residential and Business combined. | 7,676 |
| Single Family Delivery Units: Total count of single family mail delivery receptacles; generally analogous to homes. | 5,302 |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: Total count of multifamily mail delivery receptacles; generally analogous to apartments. | 148 |
| # of Businesses: The total number of Business Establishments. Data taken from Business Census 2023. | 223 |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: The total payroll for the first quarter. Data taken from Business Census 2023. | $31,834,000 |
| Annual Payroll: The total annual payroll . Data taken from Business Census 2023. | $129,287,000 |
| # of Employees: The total number of employees for all ZIP Codes in this City. Data taken from Business Census 2023. | 2,761 |
Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned Jackson, LA as their primary Parish.
Adjacent & Nearby Counties
- Bienville Parish, LA
- Ouachita Parish, LA
- Caldwell Parish, LA
- Winn Parish, LA
- Lincoln Parish, LA
- Union Parish, LA
- Natchitoches Parish, LA
- Claiborne Parish, LA
- La Salle Parish, LA
- Richland Parish, LA
- Red River Parish, LA
- Grant Parish, LA
- Webster Parish, LA
- Catahoula Parish, LA
- Franklin Parish, LA
- Morehouse Parish, LA
- Union County, AR
- De Soto Parish, LA
- Bossier Parish, LA
- Columbia County, AR
References
- U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 7/1/2025], https://www.usps.com
- ZIP-Codes.com Internal Data Creation [Last Updated: 7/1/2025], https://www.zip-codes.com
- U.S. Geological Survey [Updated as needed], https://www.usgs.gov
- U.S. Census [Updated Yearly], https://www.census.gov
- U.S. Census 2020 [Decennial] [Last Updated: 5/25/2023], https://www.census.gov
