Jackson County GIS Maps
Jackson County, Wisconsin, has 21,145 residents across 26,947 parcels and covers 987.2 square miles. The population grew 3.4% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Jackson County is 55053.
Black River Falls is the county's largest population center. Jackson County also includes 7 zip codes, 8 public school districts and 51 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Jackson County Trends
- Population
- 21,145▴
- Median Home Value
- $186,900▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 8,477▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Jackson County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Jackson County Parcels
Jackson County has 26,947 mapped parcels covering 635,352 acres. The median assessed value is $50,400. The median lot size is 12.11 acres. 14,111 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 10,020 distinct owner names. Owner names, mailing addresses, assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Jackson County Parcel viewer here.
Jackson County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 26,947 | 100% |
| Owner name | 26,793 | 99.4% |
| Owner mailing address | 26,686 | 99.0% |
| Site address | 10,843 | 40.2% |
| Land use code | 21,937 | 81.4% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 26,919 | 99.9% |
| Land value | 26,919 | 99.9% |
| Improvement value | 26,919 | 99.9% |
| Acreage | 26,927 | 99.9% |
| Parcel boundary | 26,947 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Jackson County parcel records.
Jackson County Population
Jackson County had 21,145 residents in 2020. That was 3.4% higher than in 2010. Jackson County added 2,045 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 21 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Black River Falls, Melrose and Hixton.
Population Trend in Jackson County WI
Jackson County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Jackson County Zip Codes
Jackson County has 7 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Black River Falls (54615), Melrose (54642) and Hixton (54635). Black River Falls is the largest zip by population, with about 11,032 residents or 52% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 71% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Jackson County WI
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54615 | Black River Falls | 11,032 | ▴ 2.7% |
| 54642 | Melrose | 2,256 | ▴ 6.2% |
| 54635 | Hixton | 1,792 | ▾ -0.4% |
| 54754 | Merrillan | 1,750 | ▴ 12.8% |
| 54659 | Taylor | 1,428 | ▴ 1.3% |
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Jackson County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Jackson County Demographics
Jackson County has a median age of 42.6, which makes the county a little older than Wisconsin overall. About 21.6% of residents are under 18, while 19.9% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29.7% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 16.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 32.8%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Jackson County WI
Median Age
42.6
Under 18
21.6%
Age 65+
19.9%
Bachelor's+
16.3%
Jackson County School Districts
Jackson County is served by 8 public school districts with 8,477 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Tomah Area, Black River Falls and Whitehall. Those three districts account for about 62% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Jackson County WI
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomah Area School District | 2,970 | 35% | ▾ -2% |
| Black River Falls School District | 1,552 | 18.3% | ▾ -3.2% |
| Whitehall School District | 760 | 9% | ▴ 0.3% |
| Osseo-Fairchild School District | 747 | 8.8% | ▾ -2.6% |
| Melrose-Mindoro School District | 726 | 8.6% | ▴ 0.8% |
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Jackson County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Jackson County Housing & Real Estate
Jackson County has a median home value of $186,900 and a median gross rent of $789. About 77% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Wisconsin median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $287,725 and homes spent about 48 days on the market.
Jackson County Housing Mix
Jackson County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Jackson County Housing Trends
Jackson County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Jackson County, WI
Jackson County has 959 business listings across 305 categories. The largest categories in Jackson County business listings are Bars & Nightlife (26, 2.7%), Churches & Religious Organizations (26, 2.7%), and Campgrounds & RV Parks (24, 2.5%). The full Jackson County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Jackson County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Jackson County, WI
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bars & Nightlife | 26 | 2.7% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 26 | 2.7% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 24 | 2.5% |
| Farm | 24 | 2.5% |
| Gas Stations | 21 | 2.2% |
| Public And Government Association | 19 | 2.0% |
| Parks & Recreation | 19 | 2.0% |
| Auto Repair | 17 | 1.8% |
| Convenience Stores | 17 | 1.8% |
| Bar And Grill Restaurant | 16 | 1.7% |
Jackson County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Spaulding Place Cooperative | Accommodation | Black River Falls |
| Integrity Audit and Tax | Accountant | Black River Falls |
| Black River State Forest | Active Life | Black River Falls |
| Jimmy's Inbetween Gentleman's Club | Adult Entertainment | Black River Falls |
| Melrose Farm Service | Agricultural Service | Melrose |
| Melrose-Mindoro FFA | Agriculture | Melrose |
| Black River Falls Area Airport | Airport | Brockway |
| Perkins Restaurant & Bakery | American Restaurants | Black River Falls |
| Jeske Equestrian | Amusement Park | Taylor |
| Just A Horse Rescue and Sanctuary | Animal Rescue Service | Melrose |
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Jackson County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Jackson County Basemaps
Jackson County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Jackson County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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