ZIP Code 39042
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Brandon · Rankin County · Mississippi
- Population
- 34,198
- Median income
- $88,597
- Median home value
- $264,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 35.0%
- Land area
- 577.7 sq mi
59/sq mi
▲ 16% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
▼ 5% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.4
Chicago
ZIP code 39042 in Brandon, Mississippi has a population of 34,198. The median household income is $88,597, which is 16% above the national average. Median home value is $264,200, 5% below the US average. 35.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 39042 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 577.7 square miles in Brandon, Rankin County, Mississippi. The area is home to 34,198 residents, producing a population density of 59 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 39042 against Mississippi and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39042 sits at $88,597 (69% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $39,183. The poverty rate stands at 8.8% and the unemployment rate at 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 direct signal of whether 39042 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rankin County, so you can benchmark 39042 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 39042
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$39,183
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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