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 Moderate-density area
- $88,597
- Median income Above-median income area
- $264,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 39042 (Brandon, MS) rose +8.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 184.1 in 2023 to 200.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,183. The poverty rate is 8.8%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $264,200 (96% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while 82.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,252.
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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rankin County, so 39042 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
106 establishments
- Construction
Construction
99 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
78 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
78 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
77 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 39042?
40.4
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
1.7%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,053housing units
15,053
Total Housing Units
14,181
Occupied Units
872
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$264,200
Median Home Value
+96% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39042, both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (34,198 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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