Welcome to Jacob City ...
The city of Jacob City is located in Jackson County<1>.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Jacob City has a population of 247 people<2> (see below for details).
Jacob City is 150 feet [46 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Jacob City lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel east from Jacob City (for example, toward Butlers Ferry (GA)), you will leave Central Time and cross into the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT).
Telephone area codes for Jacob City: (850) and (448)<4>
The ZIP code for Jacob City: 32431<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Jacob City had an population of 247 people. This is a decrease of 1.2% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 12.1% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Jacob City had a population of 250 people. This makes Jacob City the county's 9th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 250 people, the population of Jacob City decreased 11.03% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 281 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Jacob City.
Communities Also Named Jacob City ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 2 communities that are also named Jacob City - they are located in Michigan and Utah.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Jacob City.
Communities near Jacob City ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Jacob City.
- Marianna
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marianna
- Marianna is located in Jackson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,712 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marianna <6>
- Chipley
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chipley
- Chipley is located in Washington County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,685 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chipley <6>
- Bonifay
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonifay
- Bonifay is located in Holmes County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,692 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bonifay <6>
- Taylor
(18 miles [29 km] to the north) - Graceville
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graceville
- Graceville is located in Jackson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,106 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Graceville <6>
- Malone
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Malone
- Malone is located in Jackson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,082 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Malone <6>
- Slocomb
(18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slocomb have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slocomb
- Slocomb is located in Geneva County (AL)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,929 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Slocomb <6>
- Rehobeth
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the north) - Malvern
(18 miles [29 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Malvern have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Malvern
- Malvern is located in Geneva County (AL)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,462 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Malvern <6>
- Cottonwood
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood
- Cottonwood is located in Houston County (AL)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,247 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cottonwood <6>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Jacob City. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Jacob City.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Jacob City. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Jacob City.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Jacob City. See our Newspapers Page for Jacob City.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Jacob City ...
Looking for more information about Jacob City? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Jacob City, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Jacob City.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Jacob City. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Jackson County: www.jacksoncounty-fl.com/
The official website for State of Florida: https://www.myflorida.com/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Florida's counties, including Jackson, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Jacob City. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Jacob City - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | Area code (448) is an overlay for area code (850). |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Jacob City). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Jacob City or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |