Jackson, Ohio

Jackson, Ohio
A view of the city of Jackson, Ohio looking south along Main St.
Motto: 
"We make things happen"
Detailed map of Jackson
Jackson
Jackson
Coordinates: 39°02′25″N 82°37′45″W / 39.04028°N 82.62917°W / 39.04028; -82.62917
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyJackson
Area
  Total
9.31 sq mi (24.12 km2)
  Land9.05 sq mi (23.44 km2)
  Water0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2)
Elevation
673 ft (205 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
6,252
  Density690.68/sq mi (266.69/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
45640
Area code740
FIPS code39-37842
GNIS feature ID2395447
Websitehttp://www.jacksonohio.us/

Jackson is a city in and the county seat of Jackson County, Ohio, United States about 27 miles (43 km) southeast of Chillicothe. Its population was 6,252 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Jackson, Ohio micropolitan area, which consists of Jackson County.