PlainZIP

Terry, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39170

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

9,407
37/sq mi
$66,638
Median income
$227,700
Median home value
32.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Terry pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
37
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39170 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39170 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Terry, Hinds County, Mississippi, home to 9,407 residents across 257.7 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39170 reports a modest median household income of $66,638 (27% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $33,442. The poverty rate stands at 13.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. Median home value sits at $227,700 (69% above the state average), median rent at $745 a month, and owner-occupancy at 88.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hinds County, so you can benchmark 39170 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 39170

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Terry, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39170.

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 39170, Terry, 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

9,407

Population

257.7

Area (sq mi)

37

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39170?

49.9

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 49.1%
African American 47.9%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$66,638

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$33,442

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

30.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39170 ranks nationally

Terry, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,638 41st percentile higher than 41% 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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,024

Total Housing Units

3,658

Occupied Units

366

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.5%
Renter 11.5%

$227,700

Median Home Value

+69% vs state

$745

Median Rent

1994

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

+2.0%

YoY Change (2024)

179

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+79%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39170 have increased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +79% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.3% 129
2021 +7.8% 139
2022 +15.1% 160
2023 +9.2% 175
2024 +2.0% 179

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 94 business establishments in ZIP 39170, employing approximately 601 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,462,000.

94

Businesses

601

Employees

$15.5M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 30 31.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 13.8%
Retail trade 12 12.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 11.7%
Other services (except public administration) 11 11.7%
Health care and social assistance 6 6.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.3%

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 39170 vs 39059 →

ZIP 39170 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 39170 ranks #5 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 39170 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 39170 ranks #3 of 5 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
39059 Crystal Springs, MS 12,073 9.1 mi
39272 Byram, MS 12,551 6.9 mi
39212 Jackson, MS 33,263 9.6 mi
39154 Raymond, MS 10,526 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hinds County

39212 standard
Jackson, MS
Pop: 33,263
39209 standard
Jackson, MS
Pop: 29,617
39056 standard
Clinton, MS
Pop: 25,621
39206 standard
Jackson, MS
Pop: 25,341
39211 standard
Jackson, MS
Pop: 24,515
39213 standard
Jackson, MS
Pop: 22,328

Related Areas

Hinds County Terry, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39170 in? ▼
ZIP code 39170 (Terry) is located in Hinds County, Mississippi. Hinds County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hinds-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39170? ▼
ZIP code 39170 in Terry, MS has a population of 9,407 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39170? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39170 is $66,638, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39170? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39170 is $227,700, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39170? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39170 is White at 49.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39170? ▼
ZIP code 39170 has 94 business establishments employing approximately 601 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39170? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39170 are: Construction (30), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (13), Retail trade (12). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39170? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39170 increased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 79%. 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 39170? ▼
In ZIP code 39170, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.3% 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 39170? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39170 is 30.2 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 39170? ▼
In ZIP code 39170, approximately 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39170? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39170 is 13.1% 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.