Jackson Michigan Map

About Jackson, Michigan

Jackson is a locality in Jackson County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 80,503. The population density is 1118.5 people per km². Jackson is located at 42.2459°N, 84.4013°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49201.

Jackson rests on a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of glaciers, where the land rises and falls in gentle swells, hinting at the ancient forces that molded it. It lies 27.9 miles south-south-east of Holt, MI (from Holt, MI: bearing 168°T), and is situated 3.7 miles north-north-east of Summit Township. Rolling hills, cloaked in a verdant tapestry of deciduous trees, give way to broad, open fields that stretch towards a sky often brushed with the soft hues of a Michigan sunset. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and the distant murmur of water, a constant reminder of the numerous small lakes and meandering streams that dot the surrounding countryside. These waterways, glinting like scattered jewels under the sun, have long been a source of life and recreation for the people of Jackson, their presence shaping the very character of the land. The history of Jackson is a story of industry and resilience, a narrative etched into its very being by the echoes of iron and steel. This was a place where the sinews of American expansion were forged, where railroads once thundered through, connecting distant shores and fueling a burgeoning economy. Though the age of heavy manufacturing has largely passed, the spirit of innovation and hard work remains, now finding expression in diverse enterprises and a commitment to community. The city’s connection to the past is visible in its older neighborhoods, where sturdy brick buildings stand as silent witnesses to generations of labor, and in the enduring appeal of its parks, offering quiet respites where the natural beauty of the region can be fully appreciated.

About This Jackson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jackson, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.245869, -84.401346. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Jackson and Jackson County.

Detailed location data for Jackson includes the ZIP code (49201), telephone area code (269), county seat of Jackson County (Jackson), and school district assignment (Jackson Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Jackson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.