PlainZIP

Ridgeland, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39157

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

24,645
311/sq mi
$66,068
Median income
$275,000
Median home value
51.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ridgeland pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
311
people per sq mi
47%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39157 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39157 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ridgeland, Madison County, Mississippi, with 24,645 residents across 79.3 square miles, a density of 311 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39157 reports a modest median household income of $66,068 (26% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $51,074. Poverty here runs at 9.9%, with unemployment measured at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $275,000 (104% above the state average) with median rent at $1,337 per month, and 47.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 39157, plus 5 more within Madison 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 39157

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ridgeland, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39157.

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 39157, Ridgeland, 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

24,645

Population

79.3

Area (sq mi)

311

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39157?

35.7

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

7.2%

Foreign-Born

White 41.3%
African American 46.3%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

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?

$66,068

Median Household Income

+26% vs state

$51,074

Per Capita Income

9.9%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

21.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39157 ranks nationally

Ridgeland, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,068 40th percentile higher than 40% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 64.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.7%

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

What does housing look like?

11,708

Total Housing Units

10,762

Occupied Units

946

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.3%
Renter 52.7%

$275,000

Median Home Value

+104% vs state

$1,337

Median Rent

1991

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

+2.4%

YoY Change (2024)

181

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+81%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39157 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +81% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.6% 133
2021 +5.8% 140
2022 +16.3% 163
2023 +8.7% 177
2024 +2.4% 181

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 1,541 business establishments in ZIP 39157, employing approximately 25,208 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,496,614,000.

1,541

Businesses

25,208

Employees

$1.5B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 281 18.2%
Finance and insurance 211 13.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 203 13.2%
Health care and social assistance 157 10.2%
Accommodation and food services 145 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 117 7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 96 6.2%
Construction 77 5.0%
Wholesale trade 67 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 60 3.9%
Information 34 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 21 1.4%
Educational services 20 1.3%
Manufacturing 14 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 11 0.7%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 10 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 39157 vs 39174 →

ZIP 39157 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 39157 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 39157 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 39157 ranks #3 of 9 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
39174 Tougaloo, MS 715 1.9 mi
39206 Jackson, MS 25,341 3.8 mi
39213 Jackson, MS 22,328 4.3 mi
39216 Jackson, MS 3,454 6.5 mi
39211 Jackson, MS 24,515 4.8 mi
39110 Madison, MS 36,143 5.8 mi
39202 Jackson, MS 8,411 8.0 mi
39269 Jackson, MS 0 8.7 mi
39203 Jackson, MS 7,091 8.3 mi
39201 Jackson, MS 536 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Madison County

39110 standard
Madison, MS
Pop: 36,143
39046 standard
Canton, MS
Pop: 26,398
39071 standard
Flora, MS
Pop: 5,346
39045 standard
Camden, MS
Pop: 1,353
39174 standard
Tougaloo, MS
Pop: 715

Related Areas

Madison County Ridgeland, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39157 in? ▼
ZIP code 39157 (Ridgeland) is located in Madison County, Mississippi. Madison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/madison-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39157? ▼
ZIP code 39157 in Ridgeland, MS has a population of 24,645 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39157? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39157 is $66,068, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39157? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39157 is $275,000, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39157? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39157 is African American at 46.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39157? ▼
ZIP code 39157 has 1,541 business establishments employing approximately 25,208 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39157? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39157 are: Retail trade (281), Finance and insurance (211), Professional, scientific, and technical services (203). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39157? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39157 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 81%. 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 39157? ▼
In ZIP code 39157, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.7% 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 39157? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39157 is 21.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39157? ▼
In ZIP code 39157, approximately 47.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39157? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39157 is 9.9% 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.