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Brandon, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39042

Rankin County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

34,198
59/sq mi
$88,597
Median income
$264,200
Median home value
35.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brandon pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
59
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39042 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39042 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brandon, Rankin County, Mississippi, with 34,198 residents across 577.7 square miles, a density of 59 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39042 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,597 (69% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $39,183. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $264,200 (96% above the state average) with median rent at $1,252 per month, and 82.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 39042, plus 6 more within Rankin County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 39042

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brandon, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39042.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39042, Brandon, MS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

34,198

Population

577.7

Area (sq mi)

59

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39042?

40.4

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 71.2%
African American 24.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$88,597

Median Household Income

+69% vs state

$39,183

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39042 ranks nationally

Brandon, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$88,597 Top 28% higher than 72% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

15,053

Total Housing Units

14,181

Occupied Units

872

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.6%
Renter 17.4%

$264,200

Median Home Value

+96% vs state

$1,252

Median Rent

1995

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.7%

YoY Change (2024)

200

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+100%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39042 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 147
2021 +7.7% 159
2022 +15.3% 183
2023 +0.7% 184
2024 +8.7% 200

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 743 business establishments in ZIP 39042, employing approximately 7,596 people with a combined annual payroll of $334,275,000.

743

Businesses

7,596

Employees

$334.3M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 106 14.3%
Construction 99 13.3%
Health care and social assistance 78 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 78 10.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 77 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 70 9.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 59 7.9%
Finance and insurance 47 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 32 4.3%
Wholesale trade 25 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 23 3.1%
Manufacturing 16 2.1%
Educational services 7 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 0.9%
Information 5 0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 0.5%
Utilities 3 0.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 39042 vs 39145 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
39145 Pelahatchie, MS 5,170 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rankin County

39047 standard
Brandon, MS
Pop: 34,539
39208 standard
Pearl, MS
Pop: 31,371
39073 standard
Florence, MS
Pop: 19,685
39232 standard
Flowood, MS
Pop: 7,068
39218 standard
Richland, MS
Pop: 6,943
39145 standard
Pelahatchie, MS
Pop: 5,170

Related Areas

Rankin County Brandon, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39042 in? ▼
ZIP code 39042 (Brandon) is located in Rankin County, Mississippi. Rankin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rankin-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39042? ▼
ZIP code 39042 in Brandon, MS has a population of 34,198 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39042? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39042 is $88,597, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39042? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39042 is $264,200, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39042? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39042 is White at 71.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39042? ▼
ZIP code 39042 has 743 business establishments employing approximately 7,596 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39042? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39042 are: Retail trade (106), Construction (99), Health care and social assistance (78). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39042? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39042 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39042? ▼
In ZIP code 39042, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 39042? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39042 is 29.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39042? ▼
In ZIP code 39042, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39042? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39042 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.