| Place Name | Jacob |
| Place Type | Unincorporated |
| ZIP Code(s) | 62950 |
| County | Jackson County |
| Area Code(s) | 618 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population () | |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Carbondale-Marion, IL |
| US Congressional District(s) | Illinois 12th |
| State House Districts | 115 |
| State Senate Districts | 58 |