PlainZIP

Brandon, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39047

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

34,539
133/sq mi
$100,347
Median income
$275,500
Median home value
45.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
133
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39047 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39047 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brandon, Rankin County, Mississippi, with 34,539 residents across 260.3 square miles, a density of 133 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39047 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,347 (91% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $48,683. Local economic indicators show a 6.4% poverty rate alongside 4.5% unemployment. Housing costs here run $275,500 for a typical home value (105% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,608 a month; 85.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Rankin County, letting you compare 39047 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 39047

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brandon, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39047.

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 39047, 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

34,539

Population

260.3

Area (sq mi)

133

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39047?

39.6

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 78.4%
African American 13.4%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$100,347

Median Household Income

+91% vs state

$48,683

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

26.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39047 ranks nationally

Brandon, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$100,347 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.0%

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

What does housing look like?

16,800

Total Housing Units

15,928

Occupied Units

872

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.3%
Renter 14.7%

$275,500

Median Home Value

+105% vs state

$1,608

Median Rent

2000

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

+3.4%

YoY Change (2024)

199

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+99%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39047 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 146
2021 +8.9% 159
2022 +12.9% 180
2023 +7.1% 192
2024 +3.4% 199

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 585 business establishments in ZIP 39047, employing approximately 3,908 people with a combined annual payroll of $158,419,000.

585

Businesses

3,908

Employees

$158.4M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 92 15.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 81 13.8%
Retail trade 60 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 59 10.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 53 9.1%
Other services (except public administration) 46 7.9%
Accommodation and food services 44 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 41 7.0%
Finance and insurance 31 5.3%
Wholesale trade 26 4.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 8 1.4%
Educational services 8 1.4%
Information 7 1.2%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 0.8%
Manufacturing 5 0.8%
Utilities 4 0.7%
Industries not classified 4 0.7%

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 39047 vs 39145 →

ZIP 39047 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39047 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 39047 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 39047 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
39145 Pelahatchie, MS 5,170 10.4 mi
39232 Flowood, MS 7,068 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rankin County

39042 standard
Brandon, MS
Pop: 34,198
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 39047 in? ▼
ZIP code 39047 (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 39047? ▼
ZIP code 39047 in Brandon, MS has a population of 34,539 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39047? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39047 is $100,347, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39047? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39047 is $275,500, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39047? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39047 is White at 78.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39047? ▼
ZIP code 39047 has 585 business establishments employing approximately 3,908 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39047? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39047 are: Construction (92), Professional, scientific, and technical services (81), Retail trade (60). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39047? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39047 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. 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 39047? ▼
In ZIP code 39047, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.0% 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 39047? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39047 is 26.8 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 39047? ▼
In ZIP code 39047, approximately 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39047? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39047 is 6.4% 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.