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 High-density area
- $100,347
- Median income Above-median income area
- $275,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 45.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 39047 (Brandon, MS) rose +3.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 192.4 in 2023 to 199.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,683. The poverty rate is 6.4%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $275,500 (105% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while 85.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,608.
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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rankin County, so 39047 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 39047
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brandon, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39047.
- Construction
Construction
92 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
81 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
60 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
59 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
53 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 39047?
39.6
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
2.6%
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?
$100,347
Median Household Income
+91% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
16,800housing units
16,800
Total Housing Units
15,928
Occupied Units
872
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$275,500
Median Home Value
+105% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 39047
Brandon (39047)
34,539 residents
- 39232 7,068
Flowood (39232)
7,068 residents
- 39145 5,170
Pelahatchie (39145)
5,170 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39047 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39047 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39047
Brandon (39047)
$100,347 median income
- 39232
Flowood (39232)
$82,931 median income
- 39145
Pelahatchie (39145)
$64,318 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39047, 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 (34,539 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 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.
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